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Summary based on 1 source
On April 19, 1990, his twenty-first birthday, Charles Robinson Davies, a young man with a future full of promise, vanished, leaving behind a perplexing mystery. Known to some as Trip Hunter, Charles was last seen in El Segundo, California. The narrative of his disappearance is complicated by conflicting reports, with some agencies stating he was last seen in Atlantic Beach, Florida, on the same day. This discrepancy adds a layer of complexity to the efforts to piece together his last known movements. At the time he went missing, he was a student, and his life seemed to be moving forward in a positive direction.

The investigation into Charles's disappearance took a significant turn four years later, in April 1994, when his black Jeep Cherokee was discovered in an airport parking garage in El Segundo, California. The vehicle's location, so far from one of his last reported sightings in Florida, deepened the mystery surrounding his case. The discovery of the car unfortunately did not provide the clear answers his loved ones were desperately seeking. Instead, it raised more questions about what could have happened to the 21-year-old. The El Segundo Police Department has been handling the investigation, navigating the scarce clues and the passage of time.

Decades have passed since Charles Robinson Davies was last seen, and his case remains an active and unresolved missing person investigation. He is described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes, who wore either contact lenses or wire-framed eyeglasses. He also had several distinguishing marks, including a scar on his right index finger and a previous rotator cuff injury. The lack of concrete evidence or any communication from him since 1990 has left his family and investigators with a painful and enduring puzzle. The conflicting information about his last known location, combined with the discovery of his car years later on the opposite side of the country, paints a picture of a case fraught with ambiguity and unanswered questions. The overview of this case is one of a young man who seemingly vanished without a trace, leaving behind only a few disparate clues that have yet to lead to his whereabouts or provide any sense of closure.

Last Seen: Apr 19, 1990

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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 — Pomona, California - unidentified case UP3876
John Doe — Pomona, California
UP3876 • Found Nov 29, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 14–24 vs 21
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%6'0"–6'3" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%220–250 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Heber, California - unidentified case UP15323
John Doe — Heber, California
UP15323 • Found Jan 1, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
Weight 95%175 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Santa Ana, California - unidentified case UP7678
John Doe — Santa Ana, California
UP7678 • Found Jan 28, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–30 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
Weight 74%154 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Rancho Cucamonga, California
UP2527 • Found Oct 28, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–26 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 75%155 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Winterhaven, California - unidentified case UP13309
John Doe — Winterhaven, California
UP13309 • Found Apr 2, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%185 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Winterhaven, California
UP13536 • Found Sep 4, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Calexico, California
UP13554 • Found May 9, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 85%165 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — California - unidentified case UP17689
John Doe — California
UP17689 • Found May 10, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 90%170 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%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 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 56%140 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — South El Monte, California
UP3396 • Found May 7, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–43 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 63%145 lb vs 200 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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