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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP368) and 5 other sources
Gary Oscar Brown, a 33-year-old man, was last seen on December 2, 2004, in Los Angeles, California. On the night of his disappearance, he and a friend, Michael Johnson, were at a residence near the 2500 block of Buckingham Road. Neither Brown nor Johnson has been seen or heard from since that night, and there are few details available about what might have happened to them.

Gary is described as an African-American male, standing between 5'9" and 6'2", and weighing 160 to 170 pounds. He had multiple tattoos, including "Anthony" on his forearm, "RIP Little G-Boy & Boo 2," "West Blvd" on his chest, and "Brianna" on his left shoulder. He also had pierced ears.

Despite the efforts of the Los Angeles Police Department, his case remains unsolved. Both Brown and Johnson's disappearances are being treated as separate cases, with Johnson's case being handled by Riverside County authorities. Any information about their disappearances could be vital in helping to solve the mystery of what happened to them.

Last Seen: Dec 2, 2004

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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP81218
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP81218 • Found May 21, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 26–40 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%1 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0"–6'3" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%150–165 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 40%Bald vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP151807
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP151807 • Found Sep 22, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 93%Est. 55–65 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 78%194 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — West Hollywood, California - unidentified case UP119554
John Doe — West Hollywood, California
UP119554 • Found Mar 31, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%146 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP84244
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP84244 • Found Sep 6, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–60 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 58%207 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP159079
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP159079 • Found Apr 7, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 85%132 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP86642
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP86642 • Found Nov 9, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5"–5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%160–180 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Bakersfield, California
UP61248 • Found May 22, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 75%101 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 6'0"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Coachella, California - unidentified case UP6967
John Doe — Coachella, California
UP6967 • Found Dec 16, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 71%121 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP79658
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP79658 • Found Jan 7, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 54%Est. 50–70 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%156 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Commerce, California
UP148343 • Found Jul 21, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0"–6'5" vs 6'0"
Weight 0%300–350 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Brown 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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