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Gyula Lancz Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Diego, California on Feb 27, 2018

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Victim Details

Apr 5, 2023

Feb 13, 2024

Gyula

Lancz

57

49

68 inches

72 inches

155 lbs

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Feb 27, 2018

San Diego

California

San Diego County

92101

No

124369

San Diego Police Department

San Diego

California

San Diego County

92101

1401 Broadway, California

6195312000

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.sandiego.gov/police

23500180

Dec 12, 2022

San Diego Police Department

3118

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP102157) and 2 other sources
Gyula Lancz, a 49-year-old man of Hungarian origin, was last seen on February 27, 2018, in San Diego, California. At the time of his disappearance, he was reportedly homeless, residing in downtown San Diego or the Balboa Park area. His nickname was "Jules," and he was described as a Caucasian male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing between 5'8" and 6'0" tall and weighing around 160 pounds.

There is limited information available regarding the circumstances of his disappearance. Lancz has not been heard from since that day, and few details have emerged regarding his whereabouts. The San Diego Police Department continues to investigate the case, and anyone with information is encouraged to come forward to assist in solving this mystery.
Last Seen: Feb 27, 2018

Links to Additional Sources (2)

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  • Gyula Lancz - The Charley Project
  • Gyula Lancz - California Department of Justice - CA.gov

    • 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 — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP133256
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP133256 • Found Nov 3, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 87%129 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP110722 • Found Aug 19, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–5'9" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    81%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 99%Est. 50–65 vs 49
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%114 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 72%198 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    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 73%Est. 60–65 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 100%139 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Hazel 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 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%108 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP89853 • Found Nov 6, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 49 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 95%180 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Jamul, California
    UP89276 • Found Jun 2, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 49 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'4" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 96%179 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    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 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%111 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Dulzura, California - unidentified case UP130453
    John Doe — Dulzura, California
    UP130453 • Found Sep 12, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 49 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 97%23 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 78%122 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 95%Est. 55–70 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%112 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 95%180–190 lb vs 155–160 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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