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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP143834)
Joseaf Unware Griessett, a 37-year-old Black/African American male, was last seen on August 19, 2021, in Los Angeles, California. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as being 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing approximately 300 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes. Notably, he had unspecified tattoos on his upper right and left arms.

Joseaf was last seen leaving his residence for work. However, he never returned, and his whereabouts remain unknown. His case was officially reported to authorities on September 16, 2021. The Los Angeles Police Department's Adult Missing Persons Unit is handling the investigation, and they encourage anyone with information to come forward. The department can be contacted at 275-5273.

The circumstances surrounding Joseaf's disappearance remain unclear, and there is limited publicly available information regarding any leads or developments in the case. His profile is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System which provides details about his physical description and the last known location. Authorities continue to seek information that could help locate him.

Last Seen: Aug 19, 2021

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Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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.

84%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 37
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'1" vs 5'11"
Weight 53%207 lb vs 300 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Commerce, California
UP148343 • Found Jul 21, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0"–6'5" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%300–350 lb vs 300 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%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 37 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'11"
Weight 0%146 lb vs 300 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%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 37 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 0%150 lb vs 300 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%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 78%Est. 45–60 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 0%132 lb vs 300 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP99013 • Found Nov 20, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 47%185–200 lb vs 300 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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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