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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22223) and 3 other sources
Harold Mincher, also known as Herald or Hal, was 35 years old when he went missing on November 16, 1981, in Los Angeles, California. At the time of his disappearance, Mincher was a white male, standing 6 feet tall and weighing about 162 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. There are very few details available surrounding the circumstances of his disappearance, and his case has remained unresolved for many years.

Mincher's case took a tragic turn when partial remains were recovered and identified as his, though the details regarding how and when they were found have not been publicly disclosed. Despite this identification, there is no additional information available regarding the events leading up to his death, leaving many questions unanswered.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department remains the investigating agency for this case. Any new information or leads could be vital in bringing further clarity to the unresolved aspects of his disappearance and death.

Last Seen: Nov 16, 1981

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 — California
UP3941 • Found Oct 28, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–36 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 162 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP4142 • Found Nov 18, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 85%190 lb vs 162 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Long Beach, California
UP12439 • Found Sep 5, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 98%144 lb vs 162 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP4127 • Found Apr 10, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 162 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Carson, California
UP4138 • Found Dec 9, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 98%180 lb vs 162 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
83%Moderate
John Doe — Marina del Rey, California
UP4185 • Found Oct 9, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 99%145 lb vs 162 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP4270 • Found Jul 11, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 31–41 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 68%6'3" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 162 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP4281 • Found Apr 29, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–47 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%173 lb vs 162 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
83%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP4297 • Found Sep 7, 1982
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Sex ✓Male
Age 90%Est. 37–47 vs 35
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%163 lb vs 162 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Riverside, California - unidentified case UP7016
John Doe — Riverside, California
UP7016 • Found Jan 5, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%172 lb vs 162 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
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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