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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP7879) and 4 other sources
Lloyd Raymond Gilsdorf Jr., a 31-year-old man, disappeared on July 29, 1984, from Pensacola, Florida. Gilsdorf had informed his parents that he received a phone call from a man in Houston, Texas, offering him a job on an offshore oil rig. He was excited for the opportunity as he had recently gone through a divorce and was attempting to rebuild his life. The man from Houston reportedly sent Gilsdorf a prepaid bus ticket to travel to New Orleans, where he was supposed to meet someone who would take him to the job site.

Gilsdorf boarded a Trailways bus in Pensacola, but it remains unclear whether he ever reached his destination in New Orleans. After several months with no contact, his mother grew concerned and sent a registered letter to the man in Houston who had arranged the job. The letter was returned as undeliverable. Gilsdorf was officially reported missing by his family on January 10, 1985, nearly six months after his disappearance.

There is suspicion of foul play in his case. His family believes he may have been lured under false pretenses and possibly murdered. Gilsdorf had distinct features at the time of his disappearance, including long hair in a "hippie" style, a mustache, and a full beard. He also had tattoos of Snoopy on his left arm and a zigzag pattern on his right arm. Despite efforts to find him, Gilsdorf's case remains unsolved.

Last Seen: Jul 29, 1984

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Saint Elmo, Alabama
UP17359 • Found Mar 18, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 31
Race 100%White
Location 86%62 mi away
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'7"
77%Possible
John Doe — Vancleave, Mississippi - unidentified case UP56236
John Doe — Vancleave, Mississippi
UP56236 • Found Dec 5, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%88 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Cantonment, Florida - unidentified case UP11353
John Doe — Cantonment, Florida
UP11353 • Found Oct 11, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 28 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'7"
76%Possible
John Doe — Dauphin Island, Alabama - unidentified case UP53951
John Doe — Dauphin Island, Alabama
UP53951 • Found Sep 14, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%55 mi away
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'6"–5'7"
76%Possible
John Doe — Saucier, Mississippi
UP11594 • Found Jan 29, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 18–30 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 72%115 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Weight 83%130 lb vs 160–165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

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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