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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP131165) and 1 other source
Charles McClain, a 41-year-old man, was last seen on August 4, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. His disappearance has been an ongoing investigation managed by both the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Charles McClain was reported missing after he failed to contact his family or friends, which was deemed unusual behavior for him. Since then, the authorities have classified his case as an active missing person investigation.

The Los Angeles Police Department has sought the public's assistance in locating Charles, urging anyone with information to contact their Missing Persons Unit. The investigators have worked on a range of leads, but as of now, no concrete information about his whereabouts has emerged. The LAPD’s Missing Persons Unit has made multiple public appeals, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in locating missing individuals like Charles. The California Department of Justice has also listed him in its missing person records, making information about his case accessible to the public, in hopes of gathering any possible leads.

The search efforts for Charles McClain have included collaborations between various law enforcement units across Los Angeles County. Authorities have stressed the need for vigilance, and have encouraged the public to report any relevant information they might have. Community awareness campaigns and missing person alerts have been used to spread the word, as the investigation remains active.

Last Seen: Aug 4, 2019

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Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

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 — 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 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'7"
Weight 77%146 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%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 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'1" vs 5'7"
Weight 0%207 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%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 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 68%5'10" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%132 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP108232
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP108232 • Found Sep 4, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 25–55 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'7"
Weight 70%150 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP137921 • Found Dec 10, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 21–60 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%100–120 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%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 61%Est. 50–70 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'7"
Weight 47%160–180 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
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 89%Est. 26–40 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 36%6'0"–6'3" vs 5'7"
Weight 70%150–165 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 40%Bald vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP132302
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP132302 • Found Aug 21, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 75%5'0"–5'7" vs 5'7"
75%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP106923 • Found Jul 26, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 41 when missing
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'2" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%130–170 lb vs 120 lb

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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