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Anthony Bright Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on May 1, 2008

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Victim Details

Dec 14, 2021

Feb 1, 2024

Anthony

Bright

41

23

68 inches

160 lbs

Black / African American

Male

May 1, 2008

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90037

No

110529

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90012

Molly Beall

Detective

100 West 1st Street, California

8772755273

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.lapdonline.org/

17-13-13889

Jun 6, 2017

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

na

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 15, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP87207) and 2 other sources
Anthony Bright, a 23-year-old from Los Angeles, was last seen on May 1, 2008. His mother reported him missing after not hearing from him since that date. He was last seen at her residence in Lancaster, California. Despite being arrested for a misdemeanor in 2009, which led to his release from Los Angeles County Jail after three days, Anthony never made contact with his family or friends again.

Anthony is described as an African American male, 5'8" tall, weighing around 160 pounds, with black hair. His case remains unsolved, and authorities are still seeking information that could provide any leads. Anyone with knowledge of his disappearance is encouraged to contact law enforcement.
Last Seen: May 1, 2008

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    • 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 — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP132198
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California
    UP132198 • Found Aug 7, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–5'11" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%150–200 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — West Hollywood, California - unidentified case UP119554
    John Doe — West Hollywood, California
    UP119554 • Found Mar 31, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%146 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP84244
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP84244 • Found Sep 6, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–60 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–6'1" vs 5'8"
    Weight 58%207 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP81218
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP81218 • Found May 21, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 26–40 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 52%6'0"–6'3" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%150–165 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Bald vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP108232
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP108232 • Found Sep 4, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 25–55 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP159079
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP159079 • Found Apr 7, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 73%Est. 45–60 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
    Weight 85%132 lb vs 160 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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