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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8494) and 4 other sources
Le Tung Dinh, a 38-year-old man, went missing on February 4, 1996, from his apartment in San Diego, California. Le, who suffered from a severe mental disability caused by a head injury, was unable to care for himself. On the day of his disappearance, he was last seen standing in the doorway of his apartment looking outside. His mother briefly left the room, and when she returned, Le was gone. He has not been seen or heard from since.

At the time of his disappearance, Le was living with his parents, who primarily spoke Vietnamese. Despite an extensive search and the efforts of law enforcement, Le's case remains unsolved, and he is still listed as missing. His family later lost contact with the police, and no significant updates have been reported since his disappearance.

Le was described as being between 5'4" and 5'8" tall, weighing around 140 to 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a black t-shirt and light blue jeans when he went missing. Given his mental condition, authorities remain concerned about his ability to survive without assistance. The San Diego Police Department continues to investigate his case, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact them.

Last Seen: Feb 4, 1996

Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3320 • Found Nov 7, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 43–53 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 72%113 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'0" vs 5'4"–5'8"
Weight 79%180 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3344 • Found Aug 3, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 90%Est. 45–60 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 71%118 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'8"
Weight 100%158 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Anaheim, California - unidentified case UP13966
John Doe — Anaheim, California
UP13966 • Found Jul 16, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 78%90 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'4"–5'8"
Weight 61%99 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP56671 • Found Feb 17, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 38 when missing
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'0" vs 5'4"–5'8"
75%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP58402
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP58402 • Found Jun 10, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 72%113 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'4"–5'8"
Weight 100%134 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — San Gabriel, California - unidentified case UP91864
John Doe — San Gabriel, California
UP91864 • Found Dec 3, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 73%110 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'4"–5'8"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — San Onofre, California - unidentified case UP329
John Doe — San Onofre, California
UP329 • Found Mar 18, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 38 when missing
Location 87%56 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'4"–5'8"
Weight 100%136 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 40%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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