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Steve Connelly Missing Person Case

Last seen in Costa Mesa, California on Apr 16, 2008

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Victim Details

Sep 12, 2011

Sep 4, 2018

Steve

Connelly

80

62

67 inches

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 16, 2008

Costa Mesa

California

Orange County

10755

Costa Mesa Police Department

Costa Mesa

California

Orange County

92626

77 Fair Drive, California

7147545000

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.costamesaca.gov/city-hall/city-departments/police

08-006081

Costa Mesa Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 13, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP12282) and 4 other sources
Steve Connelly, a 62-year-old man, was last seen on April 16, 2008, in Costa Mesa, California. Standing 5'7" and weighing around 140 pounds, Connelly had brown hair. Very few details are available regarding the circumstances of his disappearance, and the case remains unsolved. Connelly’s case is listed in national databases like NamUs, and efforts continue to generate leads. His disappearance is classified as a missing person case, and authorities encourage anyone with information to contact local law enforcement to help solve the case.
Last Seen: Apr 16, 2008

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP12282 - Office of Justice Programs
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    • 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 — Commerce, California - unidentified case UP13339
    John Doe — Commerce, California
    UP13339 • Found Jul 7, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 87%Est. 45–60 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 87%163 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP13458
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP13458 • Found Oct 7, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 65–80 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%134 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP77704
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP77704 • Found Dec 31, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP55211
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP55211 • Found Jan 16, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%37 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 24%198 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Bellflower, California
    UP14872 • Found Oct 16, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 60 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%20 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 84%115 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP122559
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP122559 • Found May 13, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–65 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%77 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%139 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
    UP109282 • Found Nov 1, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 82%Est. 78–92 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%37 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%138 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP55246 • Found Aug 8, 2009
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%75 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'7"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Glendale, California - unidentified case UP2951
    John Doe — Glendale, California
    UP2951 • Found Apr 2, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 30–58 vs 62
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%39 mi away, same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%152 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 60%180–190 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Blue 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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