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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP25702) and 2 other sources
On a summer evening in Portland, Oregon, 30-year-old Louis North Selig left his home, presumably heading to band practice, and was never seen again. The date was August 15, 1984. Selig, a man with shoulder-length brown/black hair, a mustache, and hazel eyes, was last seen wearing a tan shirt, rust-colored corduroy pants, and sandals. His physical appearance was distinguished by two tattoos: a mushroom on his left shoulder and four roses on his right arm. When he walked out of his residence that day, there was no indication that his departure would become an enduring mystery that would span decades, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions.

The initial investigation into Louis Selig's disappearance yielded few clues. He had simply vanished. The trail seemingly went cold after he left for his band practice. Details about the specific location of this practice or if he ever arrived have not been widely publicized, contributing to the scarcity of information available to the public. Over the years, his case has remained open, a quiet file among many others, but one that represents a profound and personal loss to those who knew him. The absence of any significant leads or evidence has left the circumstances of his disappearance largely a matter of speculation, a void that his family has had to endure for many years.

The case of Louis Selig is a somber reminder of the fragility of life and the deep pain caused by the unknown. Decades have passed since he was last seen, and with the passage of time, memories may fade for some, but for the family of the missing, the hope for answers never truly dies. Despite the tireless efforts of law enforcement and the intermittent public appeals for information, his whereabouts and what became of him after he left his home remain a mystery. The narrative of his disappearance is one without a conclusion, a story of a man who one day went to pursue his passion for music and inexplicably never returned, leaving a legacy of unanswered questions and an ongoing search for truth.

Last Seen: Aug 15, 1984

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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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP11907
John Doe — Portland, Oregon
UP11907 • Found Aug 25, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP11906
John Doe — Portland, Oregon
UP11906 • Found Jul 28, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP9988
John Doe — Portland, Oregon
UP9988 • Found Jan 15, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–30 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP9601
John Doe — Portland, Oregon
UP9601 • Found Oct 1, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP11901
John Doe — Portland, Oregon
UP11901 • Found Oct 15, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 30 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 36%5'5" vs 5'10"
Weight 68%130 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
Physical features: Tattoo: rose, shoulder
79%Possible
John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP11908
John Doe — Portland, Oregon
UP11908 • Found Oct 7, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–50 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
Physical features: Tattoo: rose
78%Possible
John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP9987
John Doe — Portland, Oregon
UP9987 • Found Jun 6, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 68%6'1" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Cannon Beach, Oregon - unidentified case UP10891
John Doe — Cannon Beach, Oregon
UP10891 • Found Sep 10, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%67 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 15%Red vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP11900
John Doe — Portland, Oregon
UP11900 • Found Oct 6, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 30 when missing
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
76%Possible
John Doe — Oregon - unidentified case UP10109
John Doe — Oregon
UP10109 • Found Apr 2, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 28 years after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%190 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black

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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