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Jay Anderson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Palm Springs, California on Jan 1, 2020

Victim Details

Apr 22, 2026

Apr 29, 2026

Jay

Anderson

48

42

68 inches

210 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Jan 1, 2020

Palm Springs

California

Riverside County

92262

No

191808

Palm Springs Police Department

Palm Springs

California

Riverside County

92262

Araseli De La Rosa

Crime Analyst

200 South Civic Drive, California

7603238116

Local

Law Enforcement

2407P-5651

Jul 24, 2024

Palm Springs Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 1, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP157890)
Jay Michael Anderson, 42, was last seen on January 1, 2020, in Palm Springs, California. His family has been unable to contact him since that date and believes his last known location was in the city of Palm Springs. Anderson, who also goes by the alias Jade Maricelle Anderson, is described as a Black/African American male, standing at 5'8" and weighing approximately 210 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.

The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear. According to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System Anderson's family had been trying to reach him without success since 2020. There are no vehicles registered in his name. The case was officially created in NamUs on April 22, 2026, with a report date of July 24, 2024, to the Palm Springs Police Department.

The Palm Springs Police Department is the investigating agency for this case. As of early 2026, Anderson would be 48 years old. No details regarding the clothing he was wearing at the time of his disappearance have been made available.
Last Seen: Jan 1, 2020

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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.

80%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 42 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 74%104 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'1" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%207 lb vs 210 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP107719
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP107719 • Found Jul 13, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 74%Est. 50–70 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 81%79 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
Weight 83%171 lb vs 210 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Name: same last name as tentative name (William Anderson)
77%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP110764 • Found Jun 6, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 71%Est. 50–60 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 79%85 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 69%157 lb vs 210 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Riverside, California - unidentified case UP118444
John Doe — Riverside, California
UP118444 • Found Aug 18, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 42 when missing
Location 88%54 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%198 lb vs 210 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%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 42 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 73%108 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'8"
Weight 55%146 lb vs 210 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%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 100%Est. 45–60 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 75%102 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
Weight 36%132 lb vs 210 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
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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I've been following Jay Michael Anderson's case, or Jade, as he evidently also goes by, and I... ...Read More
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