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John Rafferty Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on May 01, 1979

Victim Details

Nov 21, 2011

Nov 17, 2021

John

Rafferty

77

30

67 inches

68 inches

125 lbs

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 01, 1979

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

11013

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90012

100 West 1st Street, California

8772755273

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.lapdonline.org/

130325305

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

07/24/2026


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John Rafferty, a 30-year-old man, was last seen on May 1, 1979, after leaving Dallas, Texas. He was known to have relocated to Los Angeles, California, where he reportedly sought treatment for injuries following a mugging at UCLA Medical Center sometime between 1980 and 1981. There were unconfirmed reports that he might have taken up odd jobs, working for cash as a landscaper, rug cleaner, or carpenter during his time in Los Angeles.

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Last Seen: May 01, 1979

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