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Louis Burke Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Altos Hills, California on Aug 25, 1993

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Victim Details

Created

Aug 29, 2012

Case Added

Mar 1, 2024

First Name

Louis

Last Name

Burke

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

71 inches

Weight

170 lbs

Ethnicity

Black / African American

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Aug 25, 1993

City

Los Altos Hills

State

California

County

Santa Clara County

Zip Code

94304

Agency ID

12242

Agency Name

Santa Clara County Sheriff

Agency City

San Jose

Agency State

California

Agency County

Santa Clara County

Agency Zip Code

95110

Agency Contact

Meagan Haney

Contact Job Title

Deputy Sheriff, Missing Persons

Agency Address

55 West Younger Avenue, California

Agency Phone

4088084400

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.sccgov.org/sites/sheriff/Pages/sheriff.aspx

Agency Case #

12-214-0108L

Agency Report Date

Aug 1, 2012

Primary Agency

Santa Clara County Sheriff

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 6, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17246) and 2 other sources

Louis Burke, a 19-year-old, was last seen on August 25, 1993, in Los Altos Hills, California. The details surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and his case has been classified as endangered missing. According to the information available, Louis's whereabouts have remained a mystery for decades, and authorities continue to investigate his case.

At the time of his disappearance, Louis did not leave behind any significant clues, and the investigation has yielded little information about what might have happened to him. His case remains unsolved, and law enforcement agencies continue to seek information that could help bring closure to his family. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the appropriate authorities.

Louis's case is listed on multiple missing persons databases, and his profile is available for review through resources such as NamUs.
Last Seen: Aug 25, 1993

Links to Additional Sources (2)

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Missing Person / NamUs #MP17246

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Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

77%Possible

John Doe — Sausalito, California

UP100140 • Found Feb 7, 2023

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Sex ✓Male

Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 19 when missing

Race 100%Black

Location 93%37 mi away, same state

TimingFound 29 years after last seen

Height 100%5'8"–5'10" vs 5'11"

Weight 100%150–175 lb vs 170 lb

Hair 100%Black vs Black

76%Possible

John Doe — Oakland, California

UP16720 • Found Jul 28, 2000

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Sex ✓Male

Age 62%Est. 30–45 vs 19 when missing

Race 100%Black

Location 95%30 mi away, same state

TimingFound 7 years after last seen

Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"

Weight 73%130 lb vs 170 lb

Hair 60%Brown vs Black

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

75%Possible

John Doe — Sacramento, California

UP113028 • Found Nov 13, 2023

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 19 when missing

Race 100%Black

Location 78%91 mi away, same state

TimingFound 30 years after last seen

Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"

Weight 100%155 lb vs 170 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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Louis Burke Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Altos Hills, California on Aug 25, 1993

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (2)

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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