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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1356) and 11 other sources
Jeffrey Lynn O'Carroll, age 36, was last seen on August 27, 1986, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He worked as a laundry sorter at the University of Utah Hospital. On the morning of his disappearance, Jeffrey called his sister around 10:00 a.m., mentioning that he wasn't feeling well. They planned to meet, but he never showed up. He did not have access to a vehicle at the time and would have left on foot. His last known location was in the area of 400 South and 1300 East in Salt Lake City.

Jeffrey has a history of schizophrenia and requires medication, which adds to the concerns about his well-being. He was described as having brown hair and eyes, standing between 5'10" and 6'0", and weighing between 135 and 150 pounds. He also had several distinctive features, including a cleft chin, a burn scar on his lower right leg, and a skin graft scar above his knee. He wore glasses with dark gray or wine-colored lenses and was likely dressed in green hospital attire on the day he vanished.

Despite extensive investigations, there have been no significant leads in the case, and O'Carroll's whereabouts remain unknown. Both law enforcement and his family continue to seek information about his disappearance, urging anyone with knowledge to come forward.

Last Seen: Aug 27, 1986

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.

76%Possible
John Doe — Rural, Utah - unidentified case UP9535
John Doe — Rural, Utah
UP9535 • Found Sep 15, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"–6'1"
75%Possible
John Doe — Salt Lake City, Utah - unidentified case UP9506
John Doe — Salt Lake City, Utah
UP9506 • Found Aug 19, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 36 when missing
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'1"
Weight 84%176 lb vs 135–150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Fullerton, California - unidentified case UP7662
John Doe — Fullerton, California
UP7662 • Found Nov 28, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 27%580 mi away
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–6'1"
Weight 0%247 lb vs 135–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Physical features: Scar: burn

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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