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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP142784)
Blake Royse Nex, born on May 20, 1955, was a lifelong resident of Southern California, growing up in Claremont with two siblings. He attended local schools, including Oakmont Elementary, Western Christian School in Covina, El Roble Junior High, and Claremont High School. At the time of his disappearance, Blake was 37 years old, standing 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing approximately 175 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

Blake was last seen on March 20, 1993, in Claremont, California. He may have been using the alias "Blake Lester Martin" at the time. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and there is limited public information about the events leading up to that day.

His case is classified as a missing person incident by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, which is the primary investigating agency. The case was officially reported on April 1, 1993, and is registered with the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under case number MP142784. Additionally, his profile is maintained by the California Department of Justice and is listed on the Doe Network as case 4395DMCA.

Despite the passage of over three decades, Blake Nex's whereabouts remain unknown. There have been no confirmed sightings or significant developments in his case. Law enforcement continues to seek information from the public that might shed light on his disappearance. Individuals with any knowledge about Blake Nex are encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department or submit tips through NamUs.

Last Seen: Mar 20, 1993

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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 — Riverside, California - unidentified case UP7027
John Doe — Riverside, California
UP7027 • Found Jun 18, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 6'2"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Colton, California
UP2835 • Found Jun 9, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'2"
Weight 95%153 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Riverside, California - unidentified case UP7016
John Doe — Riverside, California
UP7016 • Found Jan 5, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%5'11" vs 6'2"
Weight 100%172 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — South El Monte, California
UP3396 • Found May 7, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–43 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 52%5'10" vs 6'2"
Weight 86%145 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Irwindale, California
UP12863 • Found Feb 13, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 6'2"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — South Gate, California
UP10986 • Found Oct 2, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–38 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 6'2"
Weight 99%157 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Altadena, California
UP3108 • Found Sep 19, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'2"
79%Possible
John Doe — Palm Desert, California
UP7017 • Found Aug 30, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%81 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'2"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3495 • Found Sep 23, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 89%Est. 42–52 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 52%5'10" vs 6'2"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP14611
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP14611 • Found Sep 9, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 68%5'11" vs 6'2"
Weight 86%145 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown 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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