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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP24255) and 5 other sources
James Arthur Bohannon, a 23-year-old man, was last seen on August 16, 1984, in Los Angeles, California. At the time of his disappearance, Bohannon was 5'11" tall, weighed 170 pounds, and had brown hair and blue eyes. His case is classified as an endangered missing person, and authorities suspect foul play due to the suspicious circumstances surrounding his disappearance.

Bohannon's case has remained unsolved for decades, with very little information emerging since he vanished. Investigators have not identified any specific suspects, and no significant leads have surfaced regarding his whereabouts. His case is still active, and efforts continue to uncover any information that could provide answers to his family and the authorities.

The Los Angeles Police Department encourages anyone with information to contact them, as they continue to seek leads in this long-standing case.

Last Seen: Aug 16, 1984

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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP4120 • Found Jun 23, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
83%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3941 • Found Oct 28, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–36 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
83%Moderate
John Doe — South El Monte, California
UP11313 • Found Sep 5, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 92%146 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
82%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3920 • Found Feb 3, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 19–29 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 84%139 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Santa Monica, California
UP4125 • Found May 9, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–32 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%186 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
82%Moderate
John Doe — Marina del Rey, California
UP4185 • Found Oct 9, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 90%Est. 25–35 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 91%145 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 39 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%180–190 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3424 • Found Nov 25, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3713
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3713 • Found Oct 23, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%182 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3930 • Found Dec 4, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%158 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

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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