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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP127589) and 1 other source
Mihai Boiciuc, a 38-year-old male, went missing from Riverside, California, on March 2, 1999. According to records maintained by the California Department of Justice's Missing and Unidentified Persons Section, Mihai's case has remained unresolved, with little information on his whereabouts since he was reported missing. The case is still active, and the California Department of Justice encourages anyone with knowledge of Mihai's situation to come forward. They maintain a statewide database that assists in coordinating efforts between law enforcement and the public, hoping to solve cases like Mihai's by generating leads through community awareness.

Mihai's information is available in the California Missing Persons Database, which is part of a broader effort by the state's Department of Justice to locate missing individuals and provide closure for families. This department works with law enforcement agencies to collect DNA, fingerprints, and other identifying information to match missing persons with unidentified remains across the state. The public is encouraged to contribute any potentially relevant information, which could prove crucial in the investigation.

If you have any information about Mihai Boiciuc, you are asked to contact the Riverside Police Department or the California Department of Justice's Missing Persons hotline at 1-800-222-FIND. The hope is that with the public's help, leads might emerge that could bring closure to this long-standing missing person case.

Last Seen: Mar 2, 1999

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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 — South El Monte, California
UP3396 • Found May 7, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–43 vs 38
Race 100%White
Location 93%36 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Mira Loma, California
UP6981 • Found Mar 18, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 96%123 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
81%Moderate
John Doe — San Bernardino, California
UP2892 • Found Mar 31, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 38
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 97%124 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
80%Moderate
John Doe — Commerce, California - unidentified case UP13339
John Doe — Commerce, California
UP13339 • Found Jul 7, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 87%163 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — California - unidentified case UP3032
John Doe — California
UP3032 • Found Mar 24, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%153 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Long Beach, California
UP3051 • Found Dec 3, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 39–49 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 5'8"
Weight 60%180–210 lb vs 140 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 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%40 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 68%5'11" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%148 lb vs 140 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Menifee, California
UP100667 • Found Sep 9, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%151 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP77704
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP77704 • Found Dec 31, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — California - unidentified case UP15654
John Doe — California
UP15654 • Found Jul 9, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%52 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'0" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%141 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
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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