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Jeremiah Peterson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Tujunga, California on Feb 15, 2011

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Victim Details

Aug 27, 2012

Jan 12, 2024

Jeremiah

Peterson

42

27

72 inches

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Feb 15, 2011

Tujunga

California

Los Angeles County

91042

12223

Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department

Monterey Park

California

,

011-02087-1256-400

Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 4, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17215) and 1 other source
Jeremiah Peterson, a 27-year-old male, was last seen on February 15, 2011, in Tujunga, California. At the time, Jeremiah was living in a trailer on a family property. His family last saw him in February, and his disappearance remains a mystery. Jeremiah is described as 6'0" tall, weighing about 180 pounds, with brown hair. Despite search efforts and the passing years, no significant developments have been made in his case.

Authorities are still seeking any information that could help resolve his disappearance, and his case is registered with NamUs, a national missing persons database. The circumstances surrounding his last known whereabouts remain unclear, leaving his family and investigators searching for answers.
Last Seen: Feb 15, 2011

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP17215

    • 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 — South Gate, California
    UP10986 • Found Oct 2, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–38 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 6'0"
    Weight 94%157 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12864
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP12864 • Found Feb 13, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 28–50 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%175–190 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP16874
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP16874 • Found Jul 20, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%23 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'0"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Sun Valley, California - unidentified case UP52915
    John Doe — Sun Valley, California
    UP52915 • Found Sep 13, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%185 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP137125
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP137125 • Found Nov 16, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"
    Weight 92%155 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Pasadena, California
    UP12874 • Found May 22, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 77%Est. 18–25 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 6'0"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Lakeview Terrace, California
    UP10025 • Found Jan 16, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 34–86 vs 27
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–6'2" vs 6'0"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP88645
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California
    UP88645 • Found Jan 11, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%24 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 76%140 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Hermosa Beach, California
    UP92868 • Found May 14, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 21–44 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7"–5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%150–175 lb vs 180 lb
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Studio City, California
    UP16201 • Found Dec 7, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–36 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'2"–5'8" vs 6'0"
    Hair 40%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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