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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP4255) and 4 other sources
Robert James Dowd, a 31-year-old man, was last seen on January 7, 2007, in La Mirada, California. On that day, around 11:30 a.m., he left his brother’s house to return his sister’s 2003 silver Honda Civic Del Sol. He never arrived at his destination, and his family has not heard from him since. The car Dowd was driving was later found abandoned in the Angeles National Forest, in Azusa Canyon, but there were no signs of Dowd at the scene.

Despite his family reporting him missing on January 21—two weeks after he was last seen—due to his habit of occasionally disappearing for days at a time, his extended absence has been alarming. Dowd’s family and law enforcement have struggled to uncover any clues that could explain what happened to him. His disappearance is classified as endangered, indicating that there may be concerns for his safety.

Dowd was described as 5'9", weighing 150 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a black and gray denim jacket, blue jeans, and black work boots. He also had a distinctive tattoo of the name "DOWD" on his upper back. Although there has been an ongoing investigation, no new information has surfaced, and his case remains unsolved to this day.

Last Seen: Jan 7, 2007

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — South Gate, California
UP10986 • Found Oct 2, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–38 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%157 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP137125
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP137125 • Found Nov 16, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
82%Moderate
John Doe — Glendora, California
UP7522 • Found Jul 13, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 32–48 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%114–150 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP78168
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP78168 • Found Mar 19, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Castaic, California - unidentified case UP7578
John Doe — Castaic, California
UP7578 • Found Mar 8, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–35 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%53 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 71%113 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP2984
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP2984 • Found May 14, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–43 vs 31
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 52%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%107–140 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP16874
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP16874 • Found Jul 20, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 5'9"
79%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12864
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP12864 • Found Feb 13, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 28–50 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 5'9"
Weight 87%175–190 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — Irwindale, California
UP12863 • Found Feb 13, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 40 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'9"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Long Beach, California
UP7575 • Found Jan 19, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 32–46 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 52%5'5" vs 5'9"
Weight 93%130 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black 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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