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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP11726) and 4 other sources
Larry Michael Wood, a 40-year-old man, was last seen on March 17, 1998, in San Diego, California. He told his girlfriend that day that he planned to take a bus to work. However, when she didn't hear from him as usual after his shift, she called his workplace, only to be informed that he had called in sick. He has not been seen or heard from since.

Larry was described as a Caucasian male, approximately 6 feet tall, weighing around 230 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes. On the day of his disappearance, he was wearing a dark brown leather jacket and black shoes. Despite investigations by the San Diego Police Department, no substantial leads have emerged, and his case remains unsolved.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the San Diego Police Department, as his disappearance remains an open investigation.

Last Seen: Mar 17, 1998

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP56199 • Found May 3, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 72%162–182 lb vs 240 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
80%Moderate
John Doe — Jacumba, California
UP56631 • Found Jun 3, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%53 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11"–6'2" vs 6'0"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Palm Desert, California
UP7017 • Found Aug 30, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 40
Race 100%White
Location 82%76 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 84%6'2" vs 6'0"
Weight 58%170 lb vs 240 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP56626
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP56626 • Found Sep 2, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 68%6'3" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%246 lb vs 240 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP56671 • Found Feb 17, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 40
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'0" vs 6'0"
77%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP11477 • Found Aug 13, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 86%281 lb vs 240 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — Long Beach, California
UP3051 • Found Dec 3, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 39–49 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%92 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 95%180–210 lb vs 240 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
76%Possible
John Doe — Spring Valley, California
UP54392 • Found Aug 19, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'0" vs 6'0"
76%Possible
John Doe — Rancho Palos Verdes, California - unidentified case UP3357
John Doe — Rancho Palos Verdes, California
UP3357 • Found Jan 23, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%100 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'0"
Weight 73%183 lb vs 240 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP13324
John Doe — Long Beach, California
UP13324 • Found Sep 6, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%94 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 76%187 lb vs 240 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond

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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