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John Wehrly Missing Person Case

Last seen in Whittier, California on Oct 14, 2021

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Victim Details

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Jul 26, 2022

John

Wehrly

53

48

75 inches

280 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 14, 2021

Whittier

California

Los Angeles County

No

117275

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau

Monterey Park

California

Los Angeles County

91755

1 Cupania Circle, California

3238905500

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.lasd.org/about_us.html

021-12835-0492-400

Nov 29, 2021

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 16, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP93630) and 3 other sources
John Michael Wehrly, 48, was last seen on October 14, 2021, in Whittier, California. He last communicated with family members around 10:50 a.m. that day, but his exact whereabouts afterward remain unknown. His disappearance prompted an urgent missing person alert from the Whittier Police Department, and law enforcement has sought the public's help in gathering any information regarding his location.

Wehrly's case remains open, and investigators have not provided further details about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. The police have continued to emphasize the need for community involvement in sharing information and keeping an eye out for any potential leads that might help in locating Wehrly.

Authorities encourage anyone with information to reach out to the Whittier Police Department as even small details could be crucial in resolving his case.
Last Seen: Oct 14, 2021

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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    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.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Santa Monica, California
    UP104485 • Found Mar 27, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%27 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'10"–6'0" vs 6'3"
    Weight 100%255–275 lb vs 280 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%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 48
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'5"–5'11" vs 6'3"
    Weight 0%140 lb vs 280 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Corona, California
    UP100670 • Found Oct 1, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%6'2" vs 6'3"
    Weight 81%225 lb vs 280 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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