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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17994) and 6 other sources
In the autumn of 1985, a young man named Edward Alan Shea vanished from the bustling downtown area of Las Vegas, Nevada. On October 20th, the 24-year-old was seen getting out of a vehicle of an unknown make and model at the Union Plaza. After this sighting, Edward was never heard from or seen again, leaving behind a void of information and a family searching for answers. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male, standing at 5'11' and weighing 170 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. His case was classified as an endangered missing person due to the suspicious circumstances surrounding his sudden disappearance.

Edward was known to have specific medical conditions that may have required attention. He had a narrowing of the aorta in his heart and an enlarged thymus gland located on the lower left side of his chest near his rib cage. These details, while personal, are a crucial part of the effort to identify him and understand the circumstances of his disappearance. The North Las Vegas Police Department has been handling the investigation from the beginning, but despite their efforts, no significant leads have been developed over the decades. The lack of information has made the search for answers a long and difficult journey for those who knew and loved him.

The passage of time has not diminished the hope of resolving this long-standing mystery. Edward's case remains open, a silent testament to a life interrupted. The investigation continues to be listed in national databases for missing persons as authorities appeal to the public for any information that might shed light on what happened to him after he was last seen on that October day. The circumstances of his disappearance are vague, with few details available to the public. The case is an overview of a person who seemingly vanished without a trace, leaving behind more questions than answers and a family still waiting for closure.

Last Seen: Oct 20, 1985

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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Boulder City, Nevada
UP269 • Found Jul 7, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
Weight 85%140 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 50%Red vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
82%Moderate
John Doe — Mount Charleston, Nevada
UP382 • Found Oct 30, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada - unidentified case UP8137
John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
UP8137 • Found Feb 16, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 36%6'4" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%174 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — Laughlin, Nevada
UP281 • Found Dec 5, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%76 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
UP231 • Found Feb 25, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 84%6'1" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%181 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
UP308 • Found Jun 1, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 76%Est. 30–39 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 53%223 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — Henderson, Nevada
UP104115 • Found Dec 22, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 37 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
77%Possible
John Doe — Henderson, Nevada
UP266 • Found Apr 5, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
UP330 • Found Nov 1, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–30 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
77%Possible
John Doe — Henderson, Nevada
UP135976 • Found Nov 17, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 39 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 5'11"

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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