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Gregory Friedman Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Oct 14, 2018

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Victim Details

Oct 7, 2022

May 15, 2024

Gregory

Friedman

58

50

72 inches

73 inches

170 lbs

185 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 14, 2018

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

No

119769

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/

191407431

Feb 25, 2019

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

4711

Black

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP96204) and 3 other sources
Gregory Friedman, 50 years old, was last seen on October 14, 2018, in Los Angeles, California. Few details have emerged about his disappearance, and there has been limited information available publicly about the circumstances surrounding it. He is listed as a missing person in California's database, and authorities continue to seek tips that could lead to his whereabouts. The Los Angeles Police Department encourages anyone with relevant information to contact them in hopes of resolving this case.
Last Seen: Oct 14, 2018

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  • The Missing List — Locations Unknown

    • 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 — Santa Monica, California
    UP104485 • Found Mar 27, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    Weight 30%255–275 lb vs 170–185 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    81%Moderate
    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 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    Weight 86%140 lb vs 170–185 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    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 100%Est. 50–65 vs 50
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    Weight 100%198 lb vs 170–185 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California - unidentified case UP88020
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California
    UP88020 • Found Feb 9, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    Weight 96%206 lb vs 170–185 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 97%Est. 55–70 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'6"–5'9" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    Weight 100%180–190 lb vs 170–185 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP78168
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP78168 • Found Mar 19, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'5"–5'10" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 170–185 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
    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 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'3"–5'8" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 170–185 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    77%Possible
    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 50
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'5"–5'9" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 170–185 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    76%Possible
    John Doe — South El Monte, California
    UP122853 • Found Apr 30, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 40–70 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    Weight 86%125–140 lb vs 170–185 lb
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP154628
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP154628 • Found Dec 8, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 50 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7"–5'9" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    Weight 100%150–160 lb vs 170–185 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

    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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