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Sherwin Rubin Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Jul 31, 1996

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Victim Details

Jan 1, 2010

Oct 13, 2022

Sherwin

Rubin

89

59

69 inches

131 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 31, 1996

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

8055

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90012

100 West 1st Street, California

8772755273

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.lapdonline.org/

9605-19678

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP4469) and 4 other sources
Sherwin Rubin, a 59-year-old man, was last seen on July 31, 1996, at his place of work in Los Angeles, California. He has not been heard from since that day, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear. Rubin, who was 5'9" tall and weighed approximately 131 pounds, was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, jeans, and white sneakers. Few details have surfaced in the investigation, and his case remains unsolved after more than two decades.

Authorities, including the Los Angeles Police Department, continue to list Rubin as missing, and his case is still open. Despite the availability of dental and fingerprint records, there has been no significant progress in determining what happened to him. His family and investigators are still seeking any information that might provide clues to his disappearance.
Last Seen: Jul 31, 1996

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Sherwin Rubin | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov
  • 1635DMCA - Sherwin Rubin - Doe Network
  • Sherwin Rubin - The Charley Project
  • Browse the National Registry of Exonerations

    • 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.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 27 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 35%180–190 lb vs 131 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP78168
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP78168 • Found Mar 19, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 131 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP15982
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP15982 • Found Jun 26, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%127 lb vs 131 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    80%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 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%134 lb vs 131 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP3143 • Found Jan 4, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 93%Est. 48–58 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
    Weight 96%115 lb vs 131 lb
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3333 • Found Dec 20, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 52–62 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 5'9"
    Weight 35%180 lb vs 131 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3343
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3343 • Found Aug 15, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 86%153 lb vs 131 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 50%Green vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17010
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17010 • Found Jul 28, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
    Weight 31%182 lb vs 131 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Bellflower, California
    UP14872 • Found Oct 16, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 96%115 lb vs 131 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Commerce, California - unidentified case UP13339
    John Doe — Commerce, California
    UP13339 • Found Jul 7, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 71%163 lb vs 131 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    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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