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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP102000) and 2 other sources
Robert Anthony McLaughlin, aged 40, was last seen on November 14, 1986, in Los Angeles County, California. McLaughlin, who stood 6'2" and weighed around 250 pounds, had brown hair and brown eyes, with distinguishing acne scars on his face. On the day of his disappearance, he was reported to have walked away from his job in Carson, California, and has not been seen by his family since. He was last wearing blue pants, a blue sweater, and black shoes.

There were few leads on his whereabouts after his initial disappearance, though there was a reported sighting of McLaughlin in Sacramento in June 1987, where it was believed he might have been living on the streets. Despite this, his exact fate remains unknown, and no further sightings have been confirmed.

McLaughlin's case remains unsolved, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is still handling the investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact them to assist in the ongoing efforts to resolve the case.

Last Seen: Nov 11, 1986

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Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Oakland, California
UP54081 • Found Dec 12, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 40
Race 100%White
Location 84%68 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
Height 36%5'9" vs 6'2"
Weight 95%219 lb vs 250 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — California - unidentified case UP2363
John Doe — California
UP2363 • Found Mar 9, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 68%5'11" vs 6'2"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Sacramento, California
UP2364 • Found Jul 17, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%1 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 6'2"
Weight 62%180 lb vs 250 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Nevada
UP7603 • Found Dec 28, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 61%170 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"
Weight 73%191 lb vs 250 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5927 • Found Oct 2, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%75 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 6'2"
Weight 84%205 lb vs 250 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Napa, California
UP69733 • Found Dec 14, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0"–6'3" vs 6'2"
76%Possible
John Doe — Forestville, California
UP93104 • Found Dec 31, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%76 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11"–6'1" vs 6'2"
75%Possible
John Doe — Sacramento, California
UP2386 • Found Sep 30, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Hair 60%Black 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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