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Gregory Tackett Missing Person Case

Last seen in Laguna Beach, California on Mar 1, 1996

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Victim Details

Dec 29, 2009

May 7, 2020

Gregory

Tackett

52

22

71 inches

72 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Mar 1, 1996

Laguna Beach

California

Orange County

92651

8031

Laguna Beach Police Department

Laguna Beach

California

Orange County

92651

505 Forest Avenue, California

9494970701

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.lagunabeachcity.net/cityhall/police/default.htm

9600880

Laguna Beach Police Department

8010

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 15, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP4422) and 4 other sources
Gregory Louis Tackett, a 22-year-old man from Laguna Beach, California, was last seen on February 28, 1996. He had a history of psychiatric issues and was prescribed Navane and Cogentin for his condition. Tackett had disappeared before due to his mental health struggles, and his disappearance in 1996 was believed to be related to these issues. He was living at home at the time and has not been heard from since.

Tackett is described as being between 5'11" and 6 feet tall, weighing around 160 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He was classified as an endangered missing person due to his dependence on psychiatric medications and his previous disappearances. Despite efforts by the Laguna Beach Police Department, there have been no leads or significant developments in his case since he went missing. His case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek information that could help locate him.
Last Seen: Mar 1, 1996

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Gregory Louis Tackett | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Gregory Louis Tackett - The Charley Project
  • 1516DMCA - Gregory Louis Tackett - Doe Network
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP4422

    • 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 — Los Angeles, California
    UP3424 • Found Nov 25, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — South El Monte, California
    UP3396 • Found May 7, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 72%Est. 28–43 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%38 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Downey, California
    UP3398 • Found Jan 21, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Weight 60%114 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Moreno Valley, California - unidentified case UP6963
    John Doe — Moreno Valley, California
    UP6963 • Found Jul 8, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Weight 91%183 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Ontario, California
    UP2524 • Found Aug 18, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%35 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP88645
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California
    UP88645 • Found Jan 11, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 26 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Weight 95%140 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP56199 • Found May 3, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%67 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Weight 100%162–182 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12864
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP12864 • Found Feb 13, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 28–50 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Weight 100%175–190 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — South Gate, California
    UP10986 • Found Oct 2, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–38 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%37 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Weight 100%157 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Calexico, California - unidentified case UP13227
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP13227 • Found May 10, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 66%145 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Weight 95%140 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    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.

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