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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17748) and 6 other sources
John David Higham, a 24-year-old man, was last seen on June 24, 1980, in Los Angeles, California. He has not been seen or heard from since that day. At the time of his disappearance, Higham was described as 6'1" tall, weighing 175 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He had distinguishing features, including moles on his left cheek and a scar on his right calf. He may have been using the alias "John Cutter" at the time.

On the day of his disappearance, Higham was wearing a light blue shirt, blue jeans, a black and tan jacket, brown suede shoes, and sunglasses. Despite efforts by the authorities, no substantial leads have surfaced, and the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear.

His case has remained unsolved for decades, with little information available about what may have happened to him. The Los Angeles Police Department continues to investigate, and his case is listed in several missing persons databases.

Last Seen: Jun 24, 1980

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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Carson, California
UP4138 • Found Dec 9, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Long Beach, California
UP4240 • Found Apr 18, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–26 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'3" vs 6'1"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP4265 • Found Oct 10, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–38 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP4343 • Found Apr 19, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–28 vs 24
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Pasadena, California
UP3957 • Found Aug 31, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–29 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%185 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — Walnut, California
UP3873 • Found Jan 4, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 96%Est. 35–45 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
Weight 91%150 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 50%Red vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP4260 • Found Dec 15, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
Weight 90%149 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — South Gate, California
UP10986 • Found Oct 2, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–38 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 32 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 6'1"
Weight 99%157 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3424 • Found Nov 25, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Riverside, California - unidentified case UP7027
John Doe — Riverside, California
UP7027 • Found Jun 18, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 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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