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Patrick Lanza Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Dec 21, 2002

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Victim Details

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Jul 29, 2024

Patrick

Lanza

57

34

65 inches

150 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Dec 21, 2002

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90003

No

150775

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/

021829970

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

na

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP126400) and 3 other sources
Patrick Lanza, a 34-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen in Los Angeles, California, on December 21, 2002. At the time of his disappearance, Patrick was 5'5", weighed 150 pounds, and had black hair and brown eyes. Unfortunately, very few details are available regarding the circumstances of his disappearance, and he has not been heard from since that day. Authorities have made his dental records available to assist in the investigation, but no significant leads have surfaced.

Lanza's case remains open, with the Los Angeles Police Department continuing to seek information that could provide any clues about his whereabouts. Despite the passing years, his disappearance remains a mystery, and investigators still hope for new developments.
Last Seen: Dec 21, 2002

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Patrick Lanza | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Patrick Lanza – The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP126400

    • 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.

    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP16226 • Found Dec 2, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 93%170–200 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12377
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP12377 • Found Jan 12, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%157 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Arleta, California
    UP7518 • Found Jun 7, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3130
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3130 • Found Sep 21, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 32–50 vs 34
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'5"
    Weight 56%195 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP60986
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP60986 • Found Sep 22, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17827
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17827 • Found Apr 12, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'5"
    Weight 87%175–190 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Lake Elsinore, California - unidentified case UP112534
    John Doe — Lake Elsinore, California
    UP112534 • Found Sep 9, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 87%58 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 89%127 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP3021
    John Doe — California
    UP3021 • Found Jul 27, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 95%131 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — City of Industry, California - unidentified case UP3026
    John Doe — City of Industry, California
    UP3026 • Found May 29, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 81%Est. 40–55 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'5"
    Weight 95%131 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP149750
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP149750 • Found Aug 9, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 23 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%135–150 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    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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