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John Belloni Missing Person Case

Last seen in Laguna Beach, California on Apr 29, 1996

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Victim Details

Dec 31, 2009

Dec 21, 2023

John

Belloni

76

46

76 inches

250 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 29, 1996

Laguna Beach

California

Orange County

No

8041

Laguna Beach Police Department

Laguna Beach

California

Orange County

92651

505 Forest Avenue, California

9494970701

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.lagunabeachcity.net/cityhall/police/default.htm

96-02005

Laguna Beach Police Department

8026

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP4445) and 4 other sources
John Paul Belloni, a 46-year-old man, was last seen on April 29, 1996, at Main Beach in Laguna Beach, California. He has not been heard from since, and few details have emerged regarding his disappearance. Belloni is described as a white male with brown hair and blue eyes, standing 6'4" tall and weighing 250 pounds at the time of his disappearance. He also had a distinguishing scar on one of his shoulders.

Despite efforts by local law enforcement, including the Laguna Beach Police Department, Belloni's case remains unsolved, with no significant developments over the years. His family and investigators are still seeking information that could help bring clarity to his case.
Last Seen: Apr 29, 1996

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • John Paul Belloni - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP4445 | NamUs
  • John Paul Belloni | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov
  • 1632DMCA - John Paul Belloni - Doe Network

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

    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 — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP56626
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP56626 • Found Sep 2, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%67 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'3" vs 6'4"
    Weight 100%246 lb vs 250 lb
    78%Possible
    John Doe — La Jolla, California - unidentified case UP56809
    John Doe — La Jolla, California
    UP56809 • Found Feb 15, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%58 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'5" vs 6'4"
    Weight 30%152 lb vs 250 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Riverside, California - unidentified case UP7027
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP7027 • Found Jun 18, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%38 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 52%6'0" vs 6'4"
    Weight 50%170 lb vs 250 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Vista, California
    UP55876 • Found Jan 22, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%39 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'2" vs 6'4"
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Rancho Palos Verdes, California - unidentified case UP3357
    John Doe — Rancho Palos Verdes, California
    UP3357 • Found Jan 23, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%37 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'4"
    Weight 65%183 lb vs 250 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Altadena, California
    UP3108 • Found Sep 19, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%50 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'4"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Corona, California - unidentified case UP8138
    John Doe — Corona, California
    UP8138 • Found Nov 26, 2009
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 73%Est. 65–75 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%27 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'4" vs 6'4"
    Weight 22%145 lb vs 250 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    75%Possible
    John Doe — South Pasadena, California
    UP3103 • Found Jan 9, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%45 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 68%6'1" vs 6'4"
    Weight 78%198 lb vs 250 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Whittier, California
    UP3492 • Found Oct 7, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 36–46 vs 46
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%35 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Weight 0%49 lb vs 250 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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