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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP96085) and 2 other sources
In the winter of 2021, a 35-year-old man named Randles Lunsford vanished from Phoenix, Arizona. On January 27th, he left his home and did not come back, creating a mystery for his loved ones and law enforcement. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Black male, standing at five feet, seven inches tall, and weighing around 160 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes. The Phoenix Police Department was tasked with the investigation into his sudden disappearance, with a report being filed on the same day he was last seen. The circumstances surrounding what led to him not returning home remain unclear, leaving a void of information for those searching for him.

The official report of his disappearance was logged by the Phoenix Police Department, and his case was later entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System in October of 2022. This national database serves as a critical tool for connecting missing persons cases across the country, offering a centralized location for information and updates. Details in the public file note that he went missing from the 85042 zip code area of Phoenix, which is in Maricopa County. The case file confirms that he is not believed to have gone missing from tribal land.

As time has passed, the search for answers continues. The case of Randles Lunsford is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind families and communities grappling with uncertainty. His case is logged under Phoenix Police Department agency case number 202100000212630. The investigation into his whereabouts remains open, a quiet but persistent effort to bring him home and provide closure. The lack of public updates can be agonizing for those who knew him, as each day that passes without news compounds their worry. The overview of the case is one of a sudden and unexplained absence, with official channels providing the few available facts while the human story behind the statistics remains largely unknown to the public.

Last Seen: Jan 27, 2021

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Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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 — Mesa, Arizona - unidentified case UP148478
John Doe — Mesa, Arizona
UP148478 • Found Jul 24, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 27–37 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 95%30 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'7"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Sil Nakya Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP94991
John Doe — Sil Nakya Village, Arizona
UP94991 • Found Jul 6, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 80%81 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 75%5'2"–5'9" vs 5'7"

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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