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Stephan Dunaetz Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Sep 23, 1981

Victim Details

Oct 09, 2012

Sep 05, 2018

Stephan

Dunaetz

68

24

70 inches

185 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 23, 1981

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

12465

Los Angeles Police Department

Los Angeles

California

,

81-728257

Los Angeles Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/24/2026


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Stephan Charles Dunaetz, 24 years old at the time, was last seen on September 23, 1981, at his home in Los Angeles, California. His disappearance is considered suspicious, and he has not been heard from since. Stephan was 5'10" tall, weighed 185 pounds, and had brown hair and eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he had a full beard and mustache.

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Last Seen: Sep 23, 1981

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  • Stephan Charles Dunaetz - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP17747 - Office of Justice Programs
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    Has anyone else noticed how often missing persons cases from the early '80s lack detailed records? S... ...Read More
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