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John Brockbank Missing Person Case

Last seen in Avalon, California on Mar 23, 1991

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Victim Details

Feb 18, 2012

Apr 24, 2018

John

Brockbank

60

25

68 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Mar 23, 1991

Avalon

California

Los Angeles County

11390

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

Monterey Park

California

,

091-00137-12890-400

Mar 26, 1991

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP13930) and 5 other sources
John Brockbank, a 25-year-old casino dealer on the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines ship *Azure*, went missing on March 23, 1991, while the ship was en route from San Pedro, California, to Avalon on Catalina Island. Brockbank was last seen about five hours after the ship left San Pedro, and he was reported missing later that afternoon when he failed to show up for his work shift. Despite efforts to locate him, he was never heard from again.

At the time of his disappearance, Brockbank was reportedly struggling with depression. He was last seen wearing a black tuxedo. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and few details have emerged since. His case is classified as endangered missing, and investigators have not been able to determine what happened to him after he was last seen aboard the ship.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department continues to investigate the case, but no significant leads have surfaced over the years.
Last Seen: Mar 23, 1991

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • 3979DMCA - John Brockbank - Doe Network
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP13930 | NamUs
  • John Brockbank - The Charley Project
  • John Brockbank | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Mysterious Island:Vanished | The Catalina Islander

    • 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.

    86%Strong
    John Doe — California
    UP3864 • Found Apr 14, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 25
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%49 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%162 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3678 • Found Aug 5, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%49 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 83%130 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP3613 • Found Apr 23, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%37 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%161 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP10668 • Found Mar 20, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%49 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 61%205 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP3841 • Found Sep 7, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 25
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%49 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%149 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP3849 • Found Jul 14, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–26 vs 25
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%49 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 76%195 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3671 • Found Sep 3, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 14–24 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%49 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 95%140 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP3710 • Found Dec 19, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 22–32 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%49 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 70%120 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — San Pedro, California
    UP3748 • Found Feb 19, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 24–30 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%27 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Santa Ana, California - unidentified case UP7678
    John Doe — Santa Ana, California
    UP7678 • Found Jan 28, 1992
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–30 vs 25
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%37 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 52%6'0" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 160 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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