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Gerard Grayson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Anaheim, California on Jan 12, 2012

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Victim Details

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May 17, 2024

Gerard

Grayson

87

73

72 inches

186 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 12, 2012

Anaheim

California

Orange County

92807

No

121516

Anaheim Police Department

Anaheim

California

Orange County

92805

Jim Accornero

Sr Police Services Representative

425 South Harbor Boulevard, California

7147651900

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.anaheim.net/171/Police-Department

12-15137

Jan 31, 2012

Anaheim Police Department

4895

Brown

Green

Green

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP97385) and 2 other sources
Gerard Grayson, a 73-year-old man, was last seen on January 12, 2012, in Anaheim, California. He took some extra clothing and left his home in his 2006 Toyota Camry. However, Grayson never returned and has not been heard from since. His vehicle was later found abandoned in Costa Mesa, California, but there were no other signs of his whereabouts.

At the time of his disappearance, Grayson was described as 5'11", weighing around 160 pounds, with gray hair and green eyes. Despite efforts by law enforcement, including the Anaheim Police Department, few details have emerged regarding his disappearance, and his case remains unsolved. Authorities continue to seek information to determine what might have happened to Grayson.
Last Seen: Jan 12, 2012

Links to Additional Sources (2)

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  • Gerard Grayson - The Charley Project
  • Gerard Grayson | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov

    • 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.

    80%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 73 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6"–5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 62%134 lb vs 186 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 70%Hazel vs Green
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP13324
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP13324 • Found Sep 6, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 83%Est. 55–70 vs 73 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%24 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%187 lb vs 186 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California - unidentified case UP88020
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California
    UP88020 • Found Feb 9, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 83%Est. 50–70 vs 73 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 98%206 lb vs 186 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 70%Hazel vs Green
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 83%Est. 55–70 vs 73 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'6"–5'9" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%180–190 lb vs 186 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 50%Blue vs Green
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Colton, California - unidentified case UP54758
    John Doe — Colton, California
    UP54758 • Found Jan 6, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 95%Est. 58–72 vs 73 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    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 73 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%42 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 72%141 lb vs 186 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP15982
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP15982 • Found Jun 26, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 73 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5"–5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 51%127 lb vs 186 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 50%Blue vs Green
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Redlands, California - unidentified case UP16019
    John Doe — Redlands, California
    UP16019 • Found Mar 25, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 83%Est. 50–70 vs 73 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%38 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 20%106 lb vs 186 lb
    Hair 50%Red vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP13615
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP13615 • Found Jul 4, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 84%Est. 60–70 vs 73 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%90 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 68%138 lb vs 186 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Lakeview Terrace, California
    UP10025 • Found Jan 16, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 34–86 vs 73
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 days after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–6'2" vs 6'0"
    Hair 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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