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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP6707) and 6 other sources
Binh Cong Ta, a 20-year-old man, disappeared on December 24, 2000, from Westminster, California. He was last seen on Christmas Eve, wearing a black baseball cap, blue shirt, white long-sleeved undershirt, black pants, and a jacket. Binh had a distinctive tattoo of his last name, "Ta," on his upper back. At the time of his disappearance, he stood about 5'4" and weighed between 115 and 130 pounds.

Despite initial investigations, very few details have emerged about the circumstances of Binh's disappearance. His case has remained open for over two decades, with no confirmed sightings or significant leads since he was last seen. Authorities have available dental records and DNA to assist in identifying him, but his whereabouts remain unknown. The case is classified as endangered missing, and age-progression images have been created to show what he might look like now.

The Westminster Police Department continues to encourage anyone with information to come forward to help resolve this cold case.

Last Seen: Dec 24, 2000

Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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 — Lakeside, California - unidentified case UP2124
John Doe — Lakeside, California
UP2124 • Found Oct 8, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–26 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 78%88 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'4"
Weight 55%150 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — California
UP3331 • Found Jan 27, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–30 vs 20 when missing
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'6" vs 5'4"
76%Possible
John Doe — Irwindale, California
UP3120 • Found Dec 4, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 20 when missing
Location 97%23 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
75%Possible
John Doe — Calexico, California
UP13428 • Found Nov 6, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 20
Race 100%Asian
Location 62%163 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 55%150 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP163354
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP163354 • Found Sep 11, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 50–90 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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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