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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP12189) and 7 other sources
Norman Basil Pappas, a 19-year-old from Carmel, California, was last seen on July 26, 1993. At the time of his disappearance, Pappas was described as being between 5'8" and 6'0" tall, weighing between 135 and 145 pounds, with medium-length brown hair and hazel eyes. His case is classified as a missing person, and despite efforts from law enforcement, few details have emerged regarding his whereabouts.

Pappas' disappearance remains a mystery, as there are no known distinguishing marks or significant clues that have surfaced since he was last seen. Investigators from the Carmel Police Department are handling the case, but no significant developments have been reported in the years since. His dental records are available for comparison, but no DNA or fingerprint records are currently on file.

The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are unclear, and there has been no public information about what might have led to his vanishing. Law enforcement continues to encourage anyone with information to contact them, as the case remains unsolved after more than two decades.

Last Seen: Jul 26, 1993

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 — Glamis, California - unidentified case UP15319
John Doe — Glamis, California
UP15319 • Found Oct 2, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–22 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 135–145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
79%Possible
John Doe — California - unidentified case UP17689
John Doe — California
UP17689 • Found May 10, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 72%115 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 84%170 lb vs 135–145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
79%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP7082 • Found Aug 21, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 76%95 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 99%160 lb vs 135–145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
78%Possible
John Doe — Stockton, California - unidentified case UP50599
John Doe — Stockton, California
UP50599 • Found Jul 12, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%103 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 135–145 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Calexico, California
UP15316 • Found Jun 10, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 99%160 lb vs 135–145 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
77%Possible
John Doe — Sacramento, California
UP2373 • Found Sep 7, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 66%144 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 99%120 lb vs 135–145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP125517
John Doe — San Jose, California
UP125517 • Found Feb 11, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%55 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 36%5'3" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 100%125 lb vs 135–145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
75%Possible
John Doe — Turlock, California
UP50957 • Found Jul 11, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 72%Est. 30–45 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%88 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 100%130–180 lb vs 135–145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Stockton, California
UP68547 • Found Oct 24, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 19 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 74%103 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 83%171 lb vs 135–145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Brisbane, California - unidentified case UP12987
John Doe — Brisbane, California
UP12987 • Found Sep 17, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%83 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 77%175 lb vs 135–145 lb

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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