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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1203) and 9 other sources
Robert Anthony Spellman, aged 27, was last seen on April 12, 2005, at a family member’s residence in Sherman Oaks, California. He was supposed to visit his family again on April 13, but when he failed to show up, they went to his home to check on him. Upon arrival, his family found the residence in disarray, which was highly unusual for Spellman. He was nowhere to be found, and no one has heard from him since.

At the time of his disappearance, Spellman was living in Woodland Hills, California. He had been renting a house and was planning to buy it, but the deal fell through, and he had been served with an eviction notice on the day he disappeared. There were also legal complications involving his landlord, who was a friend of Spellman’s business partner.

Spellman’s family has expressed concern that he may have met with foul play. He was described as a charismatic individual, an aspiring actor who enjoyed working out and spending time with his family. There have been suggestions that he might have traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada, after his disappearance, although this has never been confirmed. He may have been driving a blue 1998 Lexus GS400 or a green 2004 Porsche 911 convertible.

Despite various leads, the case remains unsolved, and the Los Angeles Police Department continues to investigate his disappearance. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the authorities.

Last Seen: Apr 13, 2005

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.

83%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 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
82%Moderate
John Doe — South Gate, California
UP10986 • Found Oct 2, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–38 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%157 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
80%Moderate
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 80%Est. 45–65 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Studio City, California
UP16201 • Found Dec 7, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–36 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'8"
Hair 70%Gray 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 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%34 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%114–150 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — La Habra, California - unidentified case UP16279
John Doe — La Habra, California
UP16279 • Found Oct 18, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 27–28 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 91%141 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12864
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP12864 • Found Feb 13, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 28–50 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%175–190 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — Castaic, California - unidentified case UP7578
John Doe — Castaic, California
UP7578 • Found Mar 8, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–35 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%26 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
Weight 52%113 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP2984
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP2984 • Found May 14, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 91%Est. 30–43 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 68%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'8"
Weight 90%107–140 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP79003
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP79003 • Found Mar 8, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%160–180 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown 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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