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Victor Gray Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Apr 1, 1986

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Victim Details

Mar 17, 2014

Dec 14, 2021

Victor

Gray

82

42

67 inches

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 1, 1986

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

No

15012

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90012

100 West 1st Street, California

8772755273

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.lapdonline.org/

879906517

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 1, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP23863) and 5 other sources
Victor Howard Gray, a 42-year-old Australian citizen, disappeared on April 1, 1986, while visiting the United States on a three-month vacation. He was last seen at a residence in Los Angeles, California. Gray's case has remained unsolved, with suspicious circumstances surrounding his disappearance. His car was impounded in Santa Barbara on July 19, 1986, about three and a half months after he was last seen, further deepening the mystery.

Gray is described as 5'7", 200 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He was wearing a silver chain bracelet on his right wrist at the time of his disappearance. Authorities have been unable to determine what happened to him after he went missing, and despite efforts, his whereabouts remain unknown. His case is classified as endangered, with the Los Angeles Police Department continuing to investigate.
Last Seen: Apr 1, 1986

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Victor Howard Gray | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP23863
  • Victor Howard Gray - The Charley Project
  • 785DMCA - Victor Howard Gray - Doe Network
  • Active Missing Persons - Missouri State Highway Patrol

    • 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.

    85%Strong
    John Doe — California
    UP4033 • Found Aug 31, 1988
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 42%130 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP4168 • Found May 10, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 32–42 vs 42
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 6 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 81%161 lb vs 200 lb
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17010
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17010 • Found Jul 28, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 31 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%182 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 37 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%180–190 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Redondo Beach, California - unidentified case UP3738
    John Doe — Redondo Beach, California
    UP3738 • Found Sep 5, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'10"–6'3" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%185 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP4135 • Found Dec 10, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 42
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 21%115 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP4139 • Found Nov 27, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 42
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP3094
    John Doe — California
    UP3094 • Found Feb 11, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%188 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3333 • Found Dec 20, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 52–62 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Commerce, California
    UP3601 • Found Jun 11, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%155–200 lb vs 200 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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