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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP80173) and 5 other sources
John Wilbur Rademacher, a 36-year-old resident of Long Beach, California, was last seen on May 4, 2021. He was captured on surveillance footage outside his apartment complex around 2 a.m., unclothed, near the 4800 block of Gaviota Avenue. His family had last heard from him on May 3, 2021, but after that, he made no further contact. His family believes John may have been in a confused or altered state of mind at the time, potentially unable to recognize others or remember who he was.

Rademacher is described as a 6-foot-tall, white male, weighing approximately 160 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes. He has a distinctive tattoo of crossed fingers on his forearm and a scar on his throat. At the time of his disappearance, it is also believed that he may have been accompanied by his Husky dog.

Despite ongoing investigations, John remains missing, and authorities suspect he may still be in the Long Beach or Lakewood area. His family and the Long Beach Police Department continue to seek any information about his whereabouts. Anyone with relevant details is encouraged to contact law enforcement.

Last Seen: May 4, 2021

Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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 — Hermosa Beach, California
UP92868 • Found May 14, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 21–44 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7"–5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%150–175 lb vs 145 lb
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 36
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP137125
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP137125 • Found Nov 16, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — South El Monte, California
UP122853 • Found Apr 30, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 40–70 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%125–140 lb vs 145 lb
76%Possible
John Doe — North Hollywood, California
UP122468 • Found May 18, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–36 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4"–5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 72%90–110 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP106923 • Found Jul 26, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 36 when missing
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'2" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%130–170 lb vs 145 lb
76%Possible
Unidentified Person — Los Angeles, California
UP163208 • Found Sep 1, 2026
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Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 75%5'2"–5'10" vs 6'0"

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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