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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP160026) and 1 other source
In the winter of 2018, a 45-year-old man named Ron Lidgi, also known as Yaron Ashner Lidgi, vanished from Los Angeles, California. The last known contact with Mr. Lidgi was on December 19, 2018. During this final communication, he reportedly expressed a desire to have no further contact with his family. Following this, an unnerving silence descended, leaving his loved ones in a state of uncertainty. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male with brown hair and blue eyes, standing at 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighing approximately 180 pounds.

A significant and perplexing aspect of this case is the substantial delay in reporting him missing. It wasn't until June 18, 2022, nearly three and a half years after he was last heard from, that a missing person report was officially filed with the Los Angeles Police Department's Adult Missing Persons Unit. This considerable gap in time has undoubtedly complicated the investigation, as the trail that might have been fresh in the days and weeks following his disappearance had grown cold. The reasons for this delay have not been publicly detailed, adding another layer of mystery to an already baffling situation.

The circumstances surrounding Ron Lidgi's disappearance remain unclear. While his last known statement indicated a wish to sever ties with his family, the length of his absence and the eventual filing of a missing person report suggest a deeper concern for his welfare. The lack of any publicly available information regarding his clothing, accessories, or any distinctive physical features at the time he went missing further hinders efforts to locate him. The case is an overview of a man who seemingly chose to walk away, yet the passage of years without any sign of him has transformed it into a prolonged and heart-wrenching mystery for those who knew him.

Last Seen: Dec 19, 2018

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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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP78168
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP78168 • Found Mar 19, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 52%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'1"
Weight 98%140–160 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP163053 • Found Jun 30, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'1"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP77704
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP77704 • Found Dec 31, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 50–70 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'1"
Weight 98%140–160 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP88645
John Doe — Hawthorne, California
UP88645 • Found Jan 11, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 52%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'1"
Weight 76%140 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP82158 • Found Jul 5, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 25–55 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'1"
Weight 70%120–135 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP77023 • Found Jan 1, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 20–50 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'1"
Weight 100%160–185 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP137125
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP137125 • Found Nov 16, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 4%5'8" vs 5'1"
Weight 92%155 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP149750
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP149750 • Found Aug 9, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 45 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'1"
Weight 87%135–150 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 68%Est. 55–70 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 36%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'1"
Weight 100%180–190 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP58827
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP58827 • Found Jun 25, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 45
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'1"
Weight 39%105–115 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

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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