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Summary based on 4 sources
Grayson Lyons, a 45-year-old British citizen, was last seen in Santa Monica, California on November 29, 1994. At the time of his disappearance, he was residing with friends in Santa Monica and was employed as a plumbing, heating, and air conditioner engineer. Lyons was described as a Caucasian male with brown hair and blue eyes, standing at 5'8" and weighing approximately 165 pounds. He is noted to speak with a British accent.

Leading up to his disappearance, Lyons was reportedly facing financial difficulties and had accumulated debt. It is believed that he may have experienced a nervous breakdown around this period. The State of California, Department of Justice, also notes that he suffered from a behavior disorder. Despite his personal struggles, Lyons was known to maintain close contact with his family in the United Kingdom.

Since he was last seen, there has been no contact from Grayson Lyons, and his case remains an active missing person investigation. Authorities have suggested that he might be homeless and could potentially be using an alias. The Santa Monica Police Department is listed as the investigating agency for his case. His case is classified as an endangered missing person.

Last Seen: Nov 29, 1994

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

75%Possible
John Doe — Modesto, California
UP13299 • Found Mar 9, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Weight 100%180 lb vs 165 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Burlingame, California
UP9898 • Found Oct 5, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 33–46 vs 45
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Weight 92%142 lb vs 165 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.