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Clifford Cox Missing Person Case

Last seen in Elk, California on Feb 21, 1986

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Victim Details

Dec 4, 2013

Jan 12, 2024

Clifford

Cox

93

53

72 inches

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Feb 21, 1986

Elk

California

Mendocino County

95432

14613

Mendocino County Sheriff's Office

Ukiah

California

Mendocino County

95482

951 Low Gap Road, California

7074634411

County

Law Enforcement

1986-0792

Mar 9, 1986

Mendocino County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Blue

Blue

No

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22829) and 2 other sources
Clifford Cox, a 53-year-old man, was last seen on February 21, 1986, in Elk, California. At the time of his disappearance, Clifford was driving an orange 1978 Subaru Brat with California license plate 153VIV. He had been living in the small coastal town of Elk in Mendocino County. Despite efforts to locate him, neither Clifford nor his vehicle has been found since that day, and he remains classified as a missing person.

Clifford was described as being 6 feet tall, weighing 175 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. There has been little public information regarding the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, and his case remains unsolved. Authorities continue to seek any information that might lead to answers regarding his fate.
Last Seen: Feb 21, 1986

Links to Additional Sources (2)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP22829 | NamUs
  • Clifford Cox, convicted in 1984 murder, sentenced for child sex crimes

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

    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.

    78%Possible
    John Doe — Reno, Nevada - unidentified case UP2099
    John Doe — Reno, Nevada
    UP2099 • Found Feb 2, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 53
    Race 100%White
    Location 54%210 mi away
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 96%154 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Willits, California
    UP78870 • Found Apr 28, 1994
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 92%Est. 38–52 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%27 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8"–5'10" vs 6'0"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5945 • Found Apr 29, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%117 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Covelo, California - unidentified case UP124271
    John Doe — Covelo, California
    UP124271 • Found Oct 24, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%52 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 38 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1"–6'3" vs 6'0"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Manchester, California
    UP59604 • Found Dec 25, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%160–185 lb vs 175 lb
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5927 • Found Oct 2, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 74%Est. 30–50 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%117 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 86%205 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5919 • Found Apr 1, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%117 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%190 lb vs 175 lb
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Sacramento, California
    UP2399 • Found Feb 20, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 74%Est. 30–50 vs 53
    Race 100%White
    Location 70%125 mi away, same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
    Weight 80%210 lb vs 175 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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