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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP13202) and 7 other sources
Troy Le, an 18-year-old student from San Diego, went missing on March 20, 2010, while visiting Torrey Pine Beach with his girlfriend. During their time at the beach, his girlfriend encountered difficulties in the water, prompting Troy to enter the ocean with a boogie board in an attempt to rescue her. Unfortunately, both were swept up by a riptide. Although his girlfriend was rescued by lifeguards and survived, Troy was pulled out to sea and did not resurface.

Despite an extensive search, Troy’s body was never recovered. At the time of his disappearance, he was a kinesiology student at San Diego Mesa College and a recent graduate of Mission Bay Senior High School. His family and friends have since remembered him as a hero for his efforts to save his girlfriend. Authorities have presumed that Troy drowned due to the strong currents at the beach, although his remains have not been found. His case remains listed in missing persons databases.
Last Seen: Mar 20, 2010

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

77%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP13405 • Found Apr 29, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–30 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen

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.