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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP94863) and 8 other sources
Jared Lee Story, a 29-year-old man, was last seen by his mother in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Mother's Day, May 9, 2004. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male with brown hair and hazel eyes, standing at 5'7' and weighing 127 pounds. He has a couple of distinguishing physical features, including a scar on his right eyebrow and a raised third finger on his left hand. The circumstances surrounding the last time his mother physically saw him are not detailed in available sources, but this date marks the beginning of a long and painful period of uncertainty for his family.

The last known contact with Jared came nearly a year after he was last seen. His mother believes she spoke with him on February 8, 2005. During this phone call, he asked her to send him money via Western Union. His mother sent the money as he requested, and records indicate that it was picked up. However, Jared was never seen or heard from again after this transaction. This final communication, a request for financial assistance, offers a brief and somber glimpse into his life shortly before he vanished.

The details available to the public regarding Jared's disappearance are scarce, leaving a void of information for those concerned about his well-being. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is the investigating agency for his case. Despite the passage of time, his case remains open. The lack of significant leads or new information has left his family with unanswered questions. The narrative of Jared's disappearance is one of a sudden and perplexing absence, beginning with a Mother's Day visit and ending with a final, desperate-sounding phone call. The overview of the case reflects a frustratingly sparse collection of facts: a man with distinct features vanishes, his last known action being the collection of wired money, leaving behind a family to wonder what became of him.

Last Seen: May 9, 2004

Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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 — Las Vegas, Nevada - unidentified case UP387
John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
UP387 • Found Jun 25, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada - unidentified case UP11598
John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
UP11598 • Found Aug 29, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 98%141 lb vs 127 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
80%Moderate
John Doe — North Las Vegas, Nevada
UP415 • Found Jul 6, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–45 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
77%Possible
John Doe — Nevada
UP15980 • Found Jul 13, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 75%5'7"–6'2" vs 5'7"
77%Possible
John Doe — Needles, California
UP1010 • Found Jul 23, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 29
Race 100%White
Location 76%96 mi away
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
UP397 • Found Apr 3, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 71%Est. 35–40 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%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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