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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP75265) and 6 other sources
Phuong Minh Le, a 32-year-old Asian male, has been missing since March 1, 2000. He was last seen leaving his residence in San Jose, California. Described as being between 5'9" and 5'11" tall and weighing between 145 and 180 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, Le's sudden disappearance left his family and friends concerned as there were no initial signs of distress. He is of Vietnamese descent and has a pierced left ear. Le may also be known by the names "Truong" or "Kevin Lee."

The circumstances surrounding Le's disappearance are perplexing. Over three months after he was last seen, on June 7, 2000, a transaction was made from his Bank of America account in Washington, D.C. This was the last known activity associated with Phuong Le, and he has not made contact with any family or friends since leaving his home. The significant geographic distance between his last known location in California and the financial transaction in the nation's capital has deepened the mystery.

The investigation into Phuong Le's disappearance is being handled by the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office. Despite their efforts, there has been a scarcity of leads in the case. The possibility that Le may have intended to start a new life under the alias "Kevin Lee" has been considered by investigators, but this remains speculative without further evidence. The case remains open, with law enforcement and family hoping for new information that could shed light on what happened to him. Organizations dedicated to finding missing persons continue to feature his case to maintain public awareness.

Last Seen: Mar 1, 2000

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP2927
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP2927 • Found May 16, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 71%120 mi away
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 100%191 lb vs 145–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Alexandria, Virginia - unidentified case UP8729
John Doe — Alexandria, Virginia
UP8729 • Found Feb 13, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 100%7 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 75%5'3"–5'10" vs 5'9"–5'11"
77%Possible
John Doe — Southwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP447 View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 72%117 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 100%164 lb vs 145–180 lb
Hair 50%Red vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP7328
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP7328 • Found Feb 10, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 54%213 mi away
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 100%148 lb vs 145–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6008
John Doe — New York, New York
UP6008 • Found Dec 14, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 54%208 mi away
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 145–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Joppa, Maryland
UP978 • Found Jun 30, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 32
Location 89%51 mi away
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'11"

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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