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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1260) and 7 other sources
Michael Henry Johnson, aged 34, was last seen on December 2, 2004, in Los Angeles, California. On the night of his disappearance, Michael was with a friend, Gary Oscar Brown, at a residence located on the 2500 block of Buckingham Road. The two men vanished together, and neither has been seen or heard from since. Johnson was described as 6'2" tall, weighing about 200 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He had distinctive tattoos, including the name "Deborah" on his bicep, "West Blvd" across his chest, and a large tattoo featuring a man and a woman on his back.

There is little information available regarding the circumstances surrounding their disappearance, and both cases remain unsolved. The investigation into Johnson's case is being handled by Riverside County authorities, while the Los Angeles Police Department is looking into Brown's case. Despite the ongoing investigation, the disappearance of both men remains a mystery nearly two decades later.

Last Seen: Dec 2, 2004

Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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 UP151807
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP151807 • Found Sep 22, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 55–65 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"
Weight 100%194 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%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 34 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 6'2"
Weight 85%150–165 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 40%Bald vs Brown
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 34 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 6'2"
Weight 100%207 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
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 34 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 6'2"
Weight 64%146 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Commerce, California
UP148343 • Found Jul 21, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 34 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 6'2"
Weight 0%300–350 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%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 34 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 52%5'5"–5'10" vs 6'2"
Weight 100%160–180 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
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 34 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 52%5'10" vs 6'2"
Weight 45%132 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
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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