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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP117580) and 6 other sources
Joseph Patrick Hayes, 19, was last seen on January 15, 1999, in Las Vegas, Nevada. On that day, his parents dropped him off at his residence around 5 PM. After this, Joseph disappeared without a trace, and there has been no further contact or sightings of him. He is described as a white male, 5'8" tall, weighing approximately 150 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Despite the efforts of his family and local authorities, there have been no major developments in his case.

The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain a mystery, and authorities have not released further details about the investigation. His case remains unsolved, with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department continuing to seek information that might help bring resolution. Joseph's family and investigators hope that any new leads or tips from the public could shed light on what happened to him.

Last Seen: Jan 15, 1999

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada - unidentified case UP387
John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
UP387 • Found Jun 25, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — North Las Vegas, Nevada
UP415 • Found Jul 6, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–45 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
77%Possible
John Doe — Boulder City, Nevada
UP135192 • Found Nov 26, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 8–22 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same county
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'8"
76%Possible
John Doe — Nevada
UP15980 • Found Jul 13, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 75%5'7"–6'2" vs 5'8"
76%Possible
John Doe — Lake Havasu City, Arizona - unidentified case UP12668
John Doe — Lake Havasu City, Arizona
UP12668 • Found Oct 7, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 70%125 mi away
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Henderson, Nevada
UP104115 • Found Dec 22, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 68%5'11" vs 5'8"
75%Possible
John Doe — Spring Valley, California - unidentified case UP56665
John Doe — Spring Valley, California
UP56665 • Found Jan 2, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 19
Race 100%White
Location 49%261 mi away
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 99%166 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
UP231 • Found Feb 25, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 36%6'1" vs 5'8"
Weight 79%181 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
UP220 • Found Jan 12, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 20–50 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
75%Possible
John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
UP240 • Found Jan 12, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–99 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
Weight 49%101 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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