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Edward Copeland Missing Person Case

Last seen in Anaheim, California on Jun 1, 1988

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Victim Details

Dec 30, 2013

Mar 8, 2024

Edward

Copeland

59

21

69 inches

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jun 1, 1988

Anaheim

California

Orange County

92805

No

14706

Anaheim Police Department

Anaheim

California

Orange County

92805

Jim Accornero

Sr Police Services Representative

425 South Harbor Boulevard, California

7147651900

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.anaheim.net/171/Police-Department

91-23224

Anaheim Police Department

Black

Blue

Blue

Oct 14, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP23067) and 4 other sources
Edward Frances Copeland, 21, was last seen in Anaheim, California, in the summer of 1988. He was 5'9", weighed about 145 pounds, and had black hair and blue eyes. He also had a distinctive tattoo of the Grim Reaper on his left shoulder. Copeland may have had a mustache, beard, or goatee at the time of his disappearance. He was officially reported missing on June 1, 1988, though the exact date of his last sighting is an estimate.

Few details about the circumstances of his disappearance are known, and there has been little information to explain what might have happened. His case is still unsolved, and law enforcement continues to investigate his whereabouts, encouraging anyone with information to come forward.

The case remains open with the Anaheim Police Department.
Last Seen: Jun 1, 1988

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Edward Frances Copeland - California Department of Justice - CA.gov
  • Edward Frances Copeland - The Charley Project
  • 44DMCA - Edward Frances Copeland - Doe Network
  • Edward Copeland | International Missing Persons Wiki | Fandom

    • 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
    UP3920 • Found Feb 3, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 19–29 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%139 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP4013 • Found Nov 15, 1988
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 93%159 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP3613 • Found Apr 23, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%16 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 90%161 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP3897 • Found Jul 20, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 83%166 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Burbank, California - unidentified case UP4014
    John Doe — Burbank, California
    UP4014 • Found Nov 7, 1988
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–24 vs 21
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 77%170 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Downey, California
    UP3398 • Found Jan 21, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
    Weight 83%114 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3671 • Found Sep 3, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 14–24 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3678 • Found Aug 5, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP3849 • Found Jul 14, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–26 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 30%195 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP9714 • Found Sep 22, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–27 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%142 lb vs 140 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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