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Elwyn Cundiff Missing Person Case

Last seen in Lancaster, California on Dec 12, 2003

Victim Details

Dec 12, 2008

May 9, 2019

Elwyn

Cundiff

72

50

71 inches

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 12, 2003

Lancaster

California

Los Angeles County

93535

6992

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept.

Commerce

California

,

003211431137400

Dec 24, 2003

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept.

5486

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

Oct 18, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1177) and 4 other sources
Elwyn Wayne Cundiff, aged 50, was last seen on December 12, 2003, in Lancaster, California. He had informed a family member that he was planning to travel to Mesquite, Nevada, but he never arrived at his destination. Cundiff’s car was later discovered abandoned in a remote area on the outskirts of Lancaster. The vehicle had been stripped and vandalized, raising concerns about possible foul play. He has not been seen or heard from since.

Cundiff had been exhibiting signs of mental health issues prior to his disappearance. At the time he went missing, he was described as standing between 5'8" and 5'11" tall, weighing around 175 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes. He wore bifocal glasses with silver wire frames and had distinctive tattoos, including a tribal band and a Chinese symbol on his right arm. Cundiff was also known to wear a large gold Masonic ring and several gold chains.

Despite the ongoing investigation, no significant leads have been uncovered, and his case remains unsolved. Authorities encourage anyone with information to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Last Seen: Dec 12, 2003

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Elwyn Wayne Cundiff - The Charley Project
  • Elwyn Wayne Cundiff | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP1177 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Missing: Elwyn Wayne Cundiff - 411 Gina

    • 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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Altadena, California
    UP3108 • Found Sep 19, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 50
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%39 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 5'11"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — South Pasadena, California
    UP3103 • Found Jan 9, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%45 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 84%6'1" vs 5'11"
    Weight 94%198 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP13324
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP13324 • Found Sep 6, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%69 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%187 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP3051 • Found Dec 3, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 92%Est. 39–49 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%71 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 24 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%180–210 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP3074
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP3074 • Found Oct 24, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%69 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 89%148 lb vs 175 lb
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP3094
    John Doe — California
    UP3094 • Found Feb 11, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%51 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%188 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%53 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%180–190 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    78%Possible
    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 85%Est. 45–65 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%56 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Buena Park, California - unidentified case UP12758
    John Doe — Buena Park, California
    UP12758 • Found Jul 1, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%59 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%183 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3075 • Found Oct 4, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%51 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"

    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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