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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP20682) and 3 other sources
Darren Case, a 31-year-old man, was last seen on December 3, 2012, in Los Angeles, California. He had spent Thanksgiving with his family in 2012, but after leaving home on December 2, he had no further contact with anyone. His sudden disappearance left his loved ones concerned, and despite efforts to locate him, there has been no trace of his whereabouts since.

At the time of his disappearance, Darren Case was described as a white male, standing 6 feet tall and weighing about 160 pounds. He had brown hair and was last known to be in the Los Angeles area. His case remains unsolved, and authorities have continued to search for information, encouraging the public to submit any tips that could help bring closure to his family.

Anyone with information about Darren's case is urged to contact local law enforcement, as his family and investigators continue to seek answers.

Last Seen: Dec 3, 2012

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 — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12864
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP12864 • Found Feb 13, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 28–50 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%175–190 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP88645
John Doe — Hawthorne, California
UP88645 • Found Jan 11, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 96%140 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP16874
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP16874 • Found Jul 20, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'0"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Santa Monica, California
UP104485 • Found Mar 27, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 16%255–275 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Sun Valley, California - unidentified case UP52915
John Doe — Sun Valley, California
UP52915 • Found Sep 13, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%185 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — North Hollywood, California
UP122468 • Found May 18, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–36 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4"–5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 58%90–110 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP110585
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP110585 • Found Oct 14, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%111 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 79%215 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Hermosa Beach, California
UP92868 • Found May 14, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 21–44 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7"–5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%150–175 lb vs 160–180 lb
77%Possible
John Doe — Studio City, California
UP16201 • Found Dec 7, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–36 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 52%5'2"–5'8" vs 6'0"
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP11282 • Found Mar 5, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 69%Est. 35–50 vs 31
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Weight 100%143 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 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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