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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP11219) and 7 other sources
Michael Lawrence Griffin, an 18-year-old from San Pedro, California, went missing on March 1, 1958, along with his 14-year-old girlfriend, Donnis Marie Redman. The couple had reportedly eloped and were last seen in Las Vegas, Nevada. Shortly after, Griffin's car, a white 1950 or 1951 Dodge Clipper with distinct twin exhausts, was found abandoned in Williams, Arizona, several days later. Both Griffin and Redman were never heard from again, and the circumstances of their disappearance remain a mystery.

At the time of his disappearance, Griffin was 5'3" and weighed 120 pounds, with red hair and hazel eyes. He had undergone orthodontic treatment, with two or more teeth possibly removed to aid in alignment. The case remains unsolved, with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department continuing to investigate their disappearance.

Despite extensive searches and investigations, no significant leads have surfaced regarding what happened to Griffin and Redman after they vanished. Their disappearance is still classified as suspicious, and their families continue to seek answers.

Last Seen: Mar 1, 1958

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 — California
UP10802 • Found Jun 25, 1972
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
Weight 77%146 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
80%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP11399 • Found Apr 30, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same county
TimingFound 32 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
Weight 97%134 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Red
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
80%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP4008 • Found Dec 19, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 44–54 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same county
TimingFound 31 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%110 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Red
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
80%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP4357 • Found Jan 10, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 27–35 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%110 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
79%Possible
John Doe — Culver City, California
UP3596 • Found Aug 11, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 37 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%119 lb vs 120 lb
79%Possible
John Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP3777
John Doe — Long Beach, California
UP3777 • Found Jun 26, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 34 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%110 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
79%Possible
John Doe — California
UP4155 • Found Sep 9, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same county
TimingFound 29 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
Weight 90%138 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
79%Possible
John Doe — California
UP4169 • Found May 10, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same county
TimingFound 28 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
Weight 95%105 lb vs 120 lb
79%Possible
John Doe — Wilmington, California - unidentified case UP4465
John Doe — Wilmington, California
UP4465 • Found Feb 6, 1973
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'3"
Weight 95%135–160 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
78%Possible
John Doe — Wilmington, California - unidentified case UP72085
John Doe — Wilmington, California
UP72085 • Found Apr 22, 1973
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 75%5'2"–5'10" vs 5'3"
Weight 95%135–160 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

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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