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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP31093) and 4 other sources
Don Lewis Brown, age 27, was last seen on March 16, 1982, at his residence in West Covina, California. He disappeared along with his vehicle, which was found mysteriously returned to his driveway a week later, on March 23, by an unknown person. However, there was no sign of Don himself. Despite this eerie development, no additional clues were uncovered.

Don was described as 5'10" tall, weighing around 175 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He had distinctive tattoos, including his nickname "Yogi" on his left arm and a depiction of the scales of justice on his chest. At the time of his disappearance, there were no clear indications of what might have led to him going missing, and no further developments have been reported.

Over the years, Don's case has remained unsolved, with little information coming to light. Despite multiple decades passing, authorities and his family continue to seek answers, but Don's fate remains a mystery.

Last Seen: Mar 16, 1982

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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP4019 • Found Oct 29, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 29–39 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%159 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP4134 • Found Dec 13, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–37 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 86%145 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3771 • Found Sep 1, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–32 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%185 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3852 • Found Jun 28, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%167 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3921 • Found Jan 2, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 98%Est. 35–40 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 97%155 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP4211 • Found Jan 15, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 29–39 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 60%125 lb vs 175 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12440
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP12440 • Found Dec 30, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%6'1" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3471
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3471 • Found Mar 15, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–33 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 33%108 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP4109 • Found Nov 5, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%158 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Bakersfield, California
UP61430 • Found Jun 1, 1982
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Sex ✓Male
Age 92%Est. 28–42 vs 27
Race 100%Black
Location 73%112 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%150–165 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
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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