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Louis Kelem Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Dec 16, 1988

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Victim Details

Oct 10, 2012

Oct 13, 2022

Louis

Kelem

103

66

66 inches

67 inches

140 lbs

145 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 16, 1988

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

12470

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90012

100 West 1st Street, California

8772755273

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.lapdonline.org/

880745000

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17758) and 4 other sources
Louis Kelem, a 66-year-old man, was last seen on December 16, 1988, in the Century City area of Los Angeles, California. At the time of his disappearance, Kelem was wearing a distinctive outfit, including a white patterned dress shirt, a white v-neck sweater with brown stripes, a reddish leather sport coat, brown wool pants, and brown laced shoes. Shortly after he was reported missing, his vehicle was found abandoned in Palm Springs, California. However, there were no further clues as to his whereabouts.

Foul play is strongly suspected in Kelem's case, but no definitive answers have been uncovered regarding the circumstances leading to his disappearance. His case remains unsolved, and it is being investigated as an endangered missing person case by the Los Angeles Police Department.
Last Seen: Dec 16, 1988

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Louis Kelem | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Louis Kelem - The Charley Project
  • Louis Kelem | International Missing Persons Wiki | Fandom
  • Case File 899DMCA - The Doe Network

    • 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.

    88%Strong
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3925 • Found Dec 22, 1988
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 65–75 vs 66
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 days after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    Weight 100%140–165 lb vs 140–145 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    87%Strong
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3846
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3846 • Found Jul 25, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 65–75 vs 66 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 140–145 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    86%Strong
    John Doe — Carson, California
    UP3709 • Found Jan 1, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 70–80 vs 66 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 140–145 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    86%Strong
    John Doe — Mira Loma, California
    UP7118 • Found Jul 28, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 66 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%42 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    Weight 100%156 lb vs 140–145 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%Strong
    John Doe — Anaheim, California - unidentified case UP7676
    John Doe — Anaheim, California
    UP7676 • Found Oct 18, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 94%Est. 50–65 vs 66 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%24 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    Weight 86%116 lb vs 140–145 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP3882 • Found Oct 3, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 89%Est. 70–75 vs 66 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 140–145 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Compton, California - unidentified case UP3908
    John Doe — Compton, California
    UP3908 • Found May 28, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 66 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 140–145 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3512
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3512 • Found Jun 16, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 66 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    Weight 93%121 lb vs 140–145 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP3926 • Found Dec 20, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–75 vs 66 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 140–145 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Green vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP4000 • Found Feb 5, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 66
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 7 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'7"

    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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