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Adam Puchkoff Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Feb 16, 1998

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Victim Details

May 12, 2020

Nov 17, 2021

Adam

Puchkoff

60

32

72 inches

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Feb 16, 1998

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

No

82013

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90012

100 West 1st Street, California

8772755273

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.lapdonline.org/

98-1409929

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

na

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP69275) and 6 other sources
Adam Puchkoff, a 32-year-old man, was last seen in Los Angeles, California, on February 16, 1998. Standing 6 feet tall with brown hair and blue eyes, Puchkoff has been missing for over two decades, and few details have emerged regarding the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. There were no known distinguishing marks or significant clues at the time he went missing.

Puchkoff's case remains unresolved, and little public information has surfaced over the years. The Los Angeles Police Department continues to investigate, but no breakthroughs have been made in locating him. His disappearance is listed in multiple missing persons databases, but no further updates have been reported.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles Police Department.
Last Seen: Feb 16, 1998

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Adam Puchkoff - California Department of Justice - CA.gov
  • Adam Puchkoff - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP69275 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Puchkoff,Adam missing February 16,1998
  • U.S. Missing Persons - Doe Network
  • ADAM PUCHKOFF Obituary (2019) - New York, NY - Legacy.com

    • 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.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — South El Monte, California
    UP3396 • Found May 7, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–43 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 86%145 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — South Gate, California
    UP10986 • Found Oct 2, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–38 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 6'0"
    Weight 99%157 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP3051 • Found Dec 3, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 39–49 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%180–210 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Palm Desert, California
    UP7017 • Found Aug 30, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 32
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%110 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 84%6'2" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3410
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3410 • Found Jul 10, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 23–40 vs 32
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 6'0"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 25 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'6"–5'9" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%180–190 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Irwindale, California
    UP12863 • Found Feb 13, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 6'0"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    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 97%Est. 50 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 86%145 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP3074
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP3074 • Found Oct 24, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 98%Est. 40–50 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 89%148 lb vs 175 lb
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Altadena, California
    UP3108 • Found Sep 19, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 89%Est. 40–50 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'0"

    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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