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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP87093) and 3 other sources
Mohammad Shirazi, a 48-year-old resident of West Hills, California, was reported missing on May 1, 2008. Shirazi's disappearance became the focus of a deeper investigation after his father returned from a trip to Iran and could not locate Mohammad. The house, which had been left under the care of Mohammad and his brother Hossein Shirazi, showed signs of foul play, with biological evidence (blood) discovered in the living room rug and furniture. This led investigators to treat the case as a homicide, despite the absence of a body.

Hossein Shirazi, Mohammad's brother, was later arrested and charged with his murder. Authorities believe the brothers had an ongoing dispute, and Hossein was held on $1 million bail. Although Mohammad's remains have never been found, law enforcement proceeded with the case based on the evidence collected. The family had also hired a private investigator months after Mohammad's disappearance, which provided critical leads to law enforcement.
Last Seen: May 1, 2008

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Commerce, California - unidentified case UP13339
John Doe — Commerce, California
UP13339 • Found Jul 7, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 92%163 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP55211
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP55211 • Found Jan 16, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%27 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%198 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP2939
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP2939 • Found Apr 2, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 48
Race 100%White
Location 96%27 mi away, same county
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 83%225 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%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 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 5'9"
Weight 44%255–275 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP14611
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP14611 • Found Sep 9, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%27 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
Weight 73%145 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12864
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP12864 • Found Feb 13, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 28–50 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%175–190 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Glendora, California
UP7522 • Found Jul 13, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 32–48 vs 48
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'9"
Weight 78%114–150 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Buena Park, California - unidentified case UP12758
John Doe — Buena Park, California
UP12758 • Found Jul 1, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%183 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%27 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%180–190 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 0%Blue 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 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 88%140–160 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
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.

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