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Johnny Cummings Missing Person Case

Last seen in Thermal, California on May 8, 1992

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Johnny

Cummings

90

56

72 inches

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 8, 1992

Thermal

California

Riverside County

Unknown

136227

Riverside County Sheriff's Department- Thermal Station

Thermal

California

Riverside County

92274

Lina Gama

Investigator II

86625 Airport Boulevard, California

7608638990

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.riversidesheriff.org/616/Thermal-Station

C921310017

May 10, 1992

Riverside County Sheriff's Department- Thermal Station

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 3, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP116451) and 3 other sources
Johnny Cummings, a 56-year-old male, was last seen on May 8, 1992, in Thermal, California. Little is known about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. At the time of his disappearance, no significant details about his whereabouts or activities leading up to that date have been publicly disclosed.

Despite investigations, there has been no significant breakthrough in locating Cummings. Law enforcement agencies continue to list his case as unresolved, and his whereabouts remain unknown. His case is still open, and authorities encourage anyone with information to come forward in hopes of providing answers to this decades-old mystery.
Last Seen: May 8, 1992

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  • Johnny Cummings - Missing Pieces - YouTube
  • Brian Cummings Narrations | The Spoof Wiki
  • Johnny Cummings – Missing Pieces Lyrics - Genius

    • 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.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Cabazon, California
    UP7047 • Found Nov 28, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 93%Est. 40–55 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%42 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 56%140 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Riverside, California - unidentified case UP7027
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP7027 • Found Jun 18, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 93%Est. 40–55 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%75 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 90%170 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Calexico, California - unidentified case UP15321
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP15321 • Found Aug 3, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 96%Est. 60 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%76 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 56%140 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Buena Park, California - unidentified case UP12758
    John Doe — Buena Park, California
    UP12758 • Found Jul 1, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%107 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%183 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3330
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3330 • Found Feb 14, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 61–74 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 70%125 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%192 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Commerce, California
    UP3601 • Found Jun 11, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 71%118 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%155–200 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Winterhaven, California - unidentified case UP15265
    John Doe — Winterhaven, California
    UP15265 • Found Dec 20, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–59 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%107 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%185 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP56499 • Found Sep 12, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%86 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7"–5'10" vs 6'0"
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Desert Center, California
    UP8491 • Found Aug 30, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%43 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 42%130 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP13615
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP13615 • Found Jul 4, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%83 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 53%138 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 70%Gray 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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