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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP14924) and 2 other sources
Charles Edward Stanley, age 37, was last seen on September 29, 1980, in Lynwood, California. He left his home with the intention of traveling to Phoenix, Arizona, and then to Tulsa, Oklahoma, but he never arrived at either location. His family in both states reported no contact with him, and he has not been seen or heard from since that day.

At the time of his disappearance, Stanley had significant health issues. He had a bullet lodged in his brain and required regular medication, which he carried with him on an ID necklace. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, light blue pants, a Pittsburgh Pirates baseball cap, and distinctive jewelry, including a yellow metal ring with a tiger’s eye stone and a gold watch. He also had a scar on the right side of his forehead.

Despite ongoing investigations, little information has surfaced about his fate, and his case remains unsolved.

Last Seen: Sep 29, 1980

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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
UP4134 • Found Dec 13, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–37 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 96%145 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — California
UP3921 • Found Jan 2, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–40 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — California
UP4019 • Found Oct 29, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 29–39 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%159 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP4110 • Found Nov 1, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 93%143 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3954 • Found Sep 21, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–48 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 86%137 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP4211 • Found Jan 15, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 29–39 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 72%125 lb vs 165 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Bakersfield, California
UP61430 • Found Jun 1, 1982
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 73%110 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%150–165 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3986 • Found Apr 10, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 33–43 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 90%140 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP4310 • Found Feb 17, 1982
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Sex ✓Male
Age 82%Est. 41–61 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 38%105 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — California - unidentified case UP16331
John Doe — California
UP16331 • Found Apr 1, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 28 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 70%Gray 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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