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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1453) and 3 other sources
Linh Kenneth Tran, a 19-year-old male, disappeared on April 23, 1993, while surfing off Laguna Beach, near Highway 1 and Laguna Road in Santa Cruz County, California. He was last seen in the water when a large wave reportedly swept him away. Despite search efforts, Linh has never been found, and it is presumed that he drowned. At the time of his disappearance, Linh was wearing a swimsuit and a black Casio digital watch. Authorities have classified his case as a "Lost/Injured Missing" case due to the presumed drowning, although his body has never been recovered.
Last Seen: Apr 23, 1993

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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP7085 • Found Apr 26, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%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 19 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 84%68 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
Weight 62%160 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — San Bruno, California
UP10648 • Found Jul 19, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–45 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 37%171 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Monterey Park, California - unidentified case UP3515
John Doe — Monterey Park, California
UP3515 • Found Jun 4, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–32 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 45%298 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%124 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%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 19 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 95%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 31 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 3%186 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown 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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