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Randy Doran Missing Person Case

Last seen in New Orleans, Louisiana on Apr 01, 1978

Victim Details

Created

Jan 04, 2021

Case Added

Oct 31, 2023

Firstname

Randy

Lastname

Doran

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

71 inches

Weight

160 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Apr 01, 1978

City

New Orleans

State

Louisiana

County

Orleans Parish

Tribal Land

Agency ID

97308

Agency Name

Sacramento County Sheriff's Office

Agency City

Sacramento

Agency State

California

Agency County

Sacramento County

Agency Zip Code

95841

Agency Contact

Zaheem Buksh

Contact Job Title

Detective, Missing Persons

Agency Address

4500 Orange Grove Avenue, California

Agency Phone

9168745115

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

sacsheriff.com

Agency Case #

21-010093

Agency Report Date

2021-01-11

Primary Agency

Sacramento County Sheriff's Office

CaseContributors

6713

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Blue

Right Eye Color

Blue

Last Updated

07/13/2026

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In the spring of 1978, a 22-year-old man named Randy Stewart Doran embarked on a journey that would lead to his mysterious disappearance. A former Marine, Randy was known for his nomadic spirit and love for hitchhiking across the country. He was a creative soul who enjoyed playing the guitar, writing songs, and crafting poetry. Originally from California, Randy's travels had previously taken him to Nevada and Florida. His decision to leave home in March 1978 came after a disagreement with h ...

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Last Seen: Apr 01, 1978

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Randy Doran Missing Person Case

Last seen in New Orleans, Louisiana on Apr 01, 1978

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