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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP126399) and 6 other sources
Richard Dean Davison, a 70-year-old man, was last seen on October 29, 1997, leaving his residence in Los Angeles, California. He was on his way to a doctor's appointment but never arrived and has not been heard from since. Davison was described as 5'10" tall, weighing approximately 145 pounds, with gray, thinning hair and brown eyes. He also wore eyeglasses.

Interestingly, Davison was one of several individuals who disappeared either en route to or after visiting the same doctor in Los Angeles during that time. Another patient, Goldie Swanger, vanished the same year but was later found in 2004. The cases, including that of Robert Black, another missing patient from 1996, have raised questions about potential connections, although no definitive link has been established.

Authorities believe Davison may be in a hospital or nursing facility, but his case remains unsolved. The Los Angeles Police Department continues to investigate, urging anyone with information to come forward.

Last Seen: Oct 29, 1997

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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3330
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3330 • Found Feb 14, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 61–74 vs 70 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 49%192 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3368
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3368 • Found Apr 19, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 70 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP13458
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP13458 • Found Oct 7, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 65–80 vs 70 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%134 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3088
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3088 • Found May 4, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 65–85 vs 70 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%138 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3382
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3382 • Found Dec 15, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 70 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 0%225 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — California - unidentified case UP15654
John Doe — California
UP15654 • Found Jul 9, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 70 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%34 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'0" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%141 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3395 • Found Jun 13, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 70 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"
Weight 91%124 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%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 85%Est. 50–70 vs 70 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
UP109282 • Found Nov 1, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 78–92 vs 70 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%55 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%138 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3343
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3343 • Found Aug 15, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 70 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%153 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Green 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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