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Summary based on 1 source
On a summer day, August 21, 2000, 51-year-old Randall Marshall McDonald was last seen in Canyon Country, California. Known to some as "Papoos," Randall was a man with graying hair and blue eyes, standing at 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing around 230 pounds. On the day he vanished, he was reportedly wearing a purple sweater, white shorts, and brown boots. He was also said to have been wearing two yellow metal butterfly necklaces. What began as a seemingly ordinary day has since turned into a long and painful mystery for those who knew and cared for him.

The specific circumstances surrounding Randall's disappearance remain unclear, leaving a void of information and a string of unanswered questions. Details about his activities on that day, who he may have been with, or his state of mind have not been made public. The lack of available information has made it incredibly difficult for a clear narrative of the events leading up to his disappearance to be established. His case is documented under the Doe Network case number 4695DMCA, a testament to the enduring efforts to find him.

The investigation into Randall's disappearance was handled by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Over the years, the search for answers has continued, but the trail has grown cold. With no new leads or information released to the public, his case has become one of many long-unsolved missing person files. The overview of this case is one of quiet uncertainty, a man who seemingly vanished without a trace, leaving behind only a sparse description and the enduring hope that one day, the full story of what happened to Randall Marshall McDonald will be known.

Last Seen: Aug 21, 2000

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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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — South Pasadena, California
UP3103 • Found Jan 9, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
Weight 92%198 lb vs 230 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
Clothing: both mention sweater
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3333 • Found Dec 20, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 52–62 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 77%180 lb vs 230 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
80%Moderate
John Doe — Rancho Palos Verdes, California - unidentified case UP3357
John Doe — Rancho Palos Verdes, California
UP3357 • Found Jan 23, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 51
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'1"
Weight 79%183 lb vs 230 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — Vista, California
UP55876 • Found Jan 22, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'1"
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
77%Possible
John Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP13324
John Doe — Long Beach, California
UP13324 • Found Sep 6, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 83%187 lb vs 230 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
76%Possible
John Doe — Berkeley, California - unidentified case UP12992
John Doe — Berkeley, California
UP12992 • Found Nov 2, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 2%117 lb vs 230 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Covelo, California - unidentified case UP124271
John Doe — Covelo, California
UP124271 • Found Oct 24, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1"–6'3" vs 6'1"
Clothing: both mention sweater
75%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP13615
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP13615 • Found Jul 4, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 28%138 lb vs 230 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
75%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 77%180 lb vs 230 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Long Beach, California
UP3051 • Found Dec 3, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 84%Est. 39–49 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9"–5'11" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%180–210 lb vs 230 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray

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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