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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP102030) and 2 other sources
Tashjian Maurice Sowels, a 46-year-old man, was last seen on July 2, 2016, in San Bernardino, California. At the time of his disappearance, Tashjian was described as being 5'5" tall and weighing around 120 pounds. He has black hair, brown eyes, and was known to have a mustache. When he was last seen, he was wearing a black t-shirt, blue jeans, and a brown baseball cap.

The circumstances of Tashjian's disappearance remain unclear, and very few details have emerged since he was reported missing. His family and friends have expressed concern about his well-being, given that he has not been heard from since that day. The San Bernardino Police Department is actively investigating the case and is seeking any information that might help locate Tashjian.

For those with information about Tashjian Sowels, the police encourage you to contact them directly at the San Bernardino Police Department. More details about his case are available through resources such as NamUs and local missing persons databases.

Last Seen: Jul 2, 2016

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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.

77%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP86642
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP86642 • Found Nov 9, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'5"
Weight 47%160–180 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%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 46 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 86%61 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'5"
Weight 77%146 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP110764 • Found Jun 6, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 76%96 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 68%5'8" vs 5'5"
Weight 54%157 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%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 46 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'5"
Weight 70%150 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Black 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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