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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22224) and 4 other sources
Ronald Phillip Gold, a 35-year-old man, went missing on November 14, 1977, from Malibu, California. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as 6 feet 1 inch tall, weighing between 170 and 180 pounds, with blond hair and hazel eyes. He was known to sometimes use the alias "Phillip Logan." Ronald’s disappearance is classified as suspicious, and foul play is suspected. However, very few details about the circumstances leading to his disappearance have emerged over the years.

Despite investigations, no significant leads have surfaced, and his case remains unsolved. Authorities, including the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, continue to seek information from the public in the hope of resolving this decades-old case. His case is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), and his dental records and DNA are available to aid in identification efforts.

If anyone has information that could help solve Ronald Gold’s case, they are encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Last Seen: Nov 14, 1977

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.

81%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 94%32 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
81%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 93%38 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
Weight 90%144 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3333 • Found Dec 20, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 52–62 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
80%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 94%31 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%6'3" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
79%Possible
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 94%31 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
79%Possible
John Doe — California
UP4265 • Found Oct 10, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–38 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
79%Possible
John Doe — California
UP4384 • Found Mar 1, 1980
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Sex ✓Male
Age 81%Est. 40–60 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
79%Possible
John Doe — Malibu, California
UP4420 • Found Jan 28, 1979
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
78%Possible
John Doe — California - unidentified case UP16758
John Doe — California
UP16758 • Found Nov 9, 1979
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 months after last seen
Height 52%5'9" vs 6'1"
Weight 97%150 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
78%Possible
John Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP13324
John Doe — Long Beach, California
UP13324 • Found Sep 6, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%38 mi away, same county
TimingFound 37 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%187 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond

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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