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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1452) and 2 other sources
Ken Tran, a 20-year-old Asian male, went missing on October 27, 2002, in Santa Cruz, California. At the time of his disappearance, Ken was approximately 5'6" tall, weighed around 150 pounds, and had black hair. Few details are available regarding the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. Despite efforts from law enforcement, his case remains unsolved, with no significant leads reported in the years since.

His case is listed with the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), and authorities continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward. Tran’s family and local authorities are still seeking closure, hoping for any developments that could shed light on his whereabouts.

Last Seen: Oct 27, 2002

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Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Muir Beach, California - unidentified case UP14895
John Doe — Muir Beach, California
UP14895 • Found Mar 3, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 84%68 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP131998
John Doe — San Jose, California
UP131998 • Found Oct 20, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 95%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 72%186 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Los Gatos, California
UP128396 • Found Feb 5, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 20 when missing
Location 98%18 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'6"

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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