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Louis Burke Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Altos Hills, California on Aug 25, 1993

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Victim Details

Aug 29, 2012

Mar 1, 2024

Louis

Burke

52

19

71 inches

170 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Aug 25, 1993

Los Altos Hills

California

Santa Clara County

94304

12242

Santa Clara County Sheriff

San Jose

California

Santa Clara County

95110

Meagan Haney

Deputy Sheriff, Missing Persons

55 West Younger Avenue, California

4088084400

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.sccgov.org/sites/sheriff/Pages/sheriff.aspx

12-214-0108L

Aug 1, 2012

Santa Clara County Sheriff

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17246) and 2 other sources
Louis Burke, a 19-year-old, was last seen on August 25, 1993, in Los Altos Hills, California. The details surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and his case has been classified as endangered missing. According to the information available, Louis's whereabouts have remained a mystery for decades, and authorities continue to investigate his case.

At the time of his disappearance, Louis did not leave behind any significant clues, and the investigation has yielded little information about what might have happened to him. His case remains unsolved, and law enforcement agencies continue to seek information that could help bring closure to his family. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the appropriate authorities.

Louis's case is listed on multiple missing persons databases, and his profile is available for review through resources such as NamUs.
Last Seen: Aug 25, 1993

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP17246
  • In Memoriam - Nichols School

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    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.

    77%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP100140 • Found Feb 7, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 93%37 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 29 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%150–175 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Oakland, California - unidentified case UP16720
    John Doe — Oakland, California
    UP16720 • Found Jul 28, 2000
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 62%Est. 30–45 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 73%130 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Sacramento, California - unidentified case UP113028
    John Doe — Sacramento, California
    UP113028 • Found Nov 13, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 78%91 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 30 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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