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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP4264) and 5 other sources
Brian Michael Schuler, age 36, was last seen on January 1, 2004, in Littlerock, California. Described as a white male with brown hair and blue eyes, standing at 5'10" and weighing approximately 160 pounds, Schuler disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Despite the availability of his dental records, fingerprints, and DNA, little information has surfaced regarding his whereabouts since that day.

Few details are available about the circumstances of Schuler's disappearance, and his case remains unsolved. Local law enforcement, including the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, continues to seek information related to the case. Despite efforts from various investigative agencies, no significant leads have emerged to explain his sudden disappearance.
Last Seen: Jan 1, 2004

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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%37 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 95%180–190 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
82%Moderate
John Doe — Porter Ranch, California - unidentified case UP2962
John Doe — Porter Ranch, California
UP2962 • Found Jan 19, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 37–47 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%36 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 89%185–200 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — South Gate, California
UP10986 • Found Oct 2, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–38 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%41 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%157 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Commerce, California - unidentified case UP13339
John Doe — Commerce, California
UP13339 • Found Jul 7, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%37 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%163 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Irwindale, California
UP12863 • Found Feb 13, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'10"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Glendora, California
UP7522 • Found Jul 13, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 32–48 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%27 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%114–150 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Long Beach, California
UP3051 • Found Dec 3, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 91%Est. 39–49 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%55 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 95%180–210 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
80%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 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
79%Possible
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 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%40 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17010
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP17010 • Found Jul 28, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 97%Est. 50–65 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"
Weight 93%182 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue 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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