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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP24295) and 5 other sources
Shai Gitlis, a 22-year-old man originally from Moshav Fatzael in Israel, was last seen in West Hills, California, on March 28, 1994. He disappeared shortly after being involved in a motorcycle accident on the day of his last sighting. Despite the accident, there has been no confirmed information about his whereabouts since that time. Shai had served in the Israeli Defense Forces and had no known criminal history in either Israel or the United States.

At the time of his disappearance, Shai was described as standing 5'8" tall, weighing around 160 pounds, with brown eyes and a shaved head. Despite the ongoing investigation, few details have emerged, and his case remains unsolved. Both dental records and fingerprints are on file to aid in identification efforts, but so far, they have not led to a breakthrough. Gitlis's disappearance remains a mystery, and authorities continue to seek information that could help resolve the case.
Last Seen: Mar 8, 1994

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.

86%Strong
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3671 • Found Sep 3, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 14–24 vs 21
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 96%140 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3678 • Found Aug 5, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 84%130 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Glamis, California - unidentified case UP15319
John Doe — Glamis, California
UP15319 • Found Oct 2, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–22 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Long Beach, California
UP3613 • Found Apr 23, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%161 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3393 • Found Jun 28, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 55%110 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Riverside, California - unidentified case UP7022
John Doe — Riverside, California
UP7022 • Found Jun 1, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–25 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%74 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 84%130 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Rancho Cucamonga, California - unidentified case UP2525
John Doe — Rancho Cucamonga, California
UP2525 • Found Aug 16, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%61 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%149 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3582
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3582 • Found Oct 7, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–32 vs 21 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 96%26 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — La Habra, California - unidentified case UP16279
John Doe — La Habra, California
UP16279 • Found Oct 18, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 27–28 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 97%141 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Camp Pendleton, California
UP58779 • Found Oct 12, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–24 vs 21
Race 100%White
Location 76%97 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'8"
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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