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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP25080) and 4 other sources
Vincent Edward Sclafani Jr., age 19, was last seen on December 6, 1978, off the coast of Long Beach, California. He was reportedly on the USS David Ray, a naval ship docked near Long Beach Harbor, when he disappeared. Despite extensive searches and investigations, no further information regarding his whereabouts has surfaced. At the time of his disappearance, Vincent was described as 5'11" tall, weighing 185 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He had distinguishing scars on his abdomen and old fractures in his right hand, along with a tattoo from his wrist to his elbow on his right arm. He was also wearing a Seiko watch with a black band.

The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and the case has remained unsolved for decades. Authorities continue to seek information regarding his case. The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) is overseeing the investigation, and anyone with information is encouraged to come forward.

For more details on Vincent’s case or to provide tips, you can contact NCIS or visit missing person databases that have documented his case.

Last Seen: Dec 6, 1978

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP4288
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP4288 • Found Dec 16, 1982
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–6'3"
Weight 100%169 lb vs 170–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
83%Moderate
John Doe — Upland, California
UP2511 • Found May 23, 1979
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–22 vs 19
Race 100%White
Location 92%38 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–6'3"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 170–200 lb
82%Moderate
John Doe — Long Beach, California
UP3613 • Found Apr 23, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–6'3"
Weight 100%161 lb vs 170–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3686 • Found Jun 13, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–6'3"
Weight 98%220 lb vs 170–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Orange, California - unidentified case UP7680
John Doe — Orange, California
UP7680 • Found Oct 14, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 32–37 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–6'3"
Weight 100%204 lb vs 170–200 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
82%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3849 • Found Jul 14, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–26 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–6'3"
Weight 100%195 lb vs 170–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP4291 • Found Nov 9, 1982
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–6'3"
Weight 80%133 lb vs 170–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
82%Moderate
John Doe — Bell, California - unidentified case UP4399
John Doe — Bell, California
UP4399 • Found Sep 19, 1979
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 19
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–6'3"
Weight 76%129 lb vs 170–200 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP99699 • Found Nov 14, 1979
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Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 20–30 vs 19
Race 100%White
Location 79%87 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 5'9"–6'3"
Weight 100%168 lb vs 170–200 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Santa Ana, California - unidentified case UP7678
John Doe — Santa Ana, California
UP7678 • Found Jan 28, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–30 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'9"–6'3"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 170–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

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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