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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP20081) and 4 other sources
Jody Vann Hall, a 26-year-old man, went missing on May 10, 1987, from his home in Hacienda Heights, California. At the time of his disappearance, Hall was described as being 6'2" tall and weighing approximately 185 to 200 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He had distinctive scars on his left elbow and right ankle. On the day he vanished, Hall left behind a note at his residence expressing regret, but the exact details of his note and the reasons behind his disappearance remain unclear.

Despite the passage of time, few details have emerged about what happened to Hall after May 10. His disappearance has been classified as "endangered missing," and authorities suspect foul play may have been involved. Investigators have remained engaged in the case, but no substantial leads have surfaced. Over the years, his case has been included in databases like NamUs and The Doe Network, where it continues to attract attention as an unsolved case.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, which is actively seeking answers to this decades-old mystery.

Last Seen: May 10, 1987

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 — Pasadena, California
UP3957 • Found Aug 31, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–29 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"
Weight 100%185 lb vs 185–200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Rancho Palos Verdes, California - unidentified case UP3357
John Doe — Rancho Palos Verdes, California
UP3357 • Found Jan 23, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'2"
Weight 100%183 lb vs 185–200 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Palm Desert, California
UP7017 • Found Aug 30, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%93 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'2"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 185–200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3941 • Found Oct 28, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–36 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 68%5'11" vs 6'2"
Weight 94%160 lb vs 185–200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP4038 • Found Jun 26, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 18–25 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"
Weight 82%237 lb vs 185–200 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP4120 • Found Jun 23, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 26
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 weeks after last seen
Height 52%5'10" vs 6'2"
Weight 94%160 lb vs 185–200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — Irwindale, California
UP12863 • Found Feb 13, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 6'2"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — South Gate, California
UP10986 • Found Oct 2, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–38 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 25 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 6'2"
Weight 91%157 lb vs 185–200 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Colton, California
UP2835 • Found Jun 9, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%38 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'2"
Weight 87%153 lb vs 185–200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Santa Ana, California - unidentified case UP7678
John Doe — Santa Ana, California
UP7678 • Found Jan 28, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–30 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 6'2"
Weight 88%154 lb vs 185–200 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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