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Unidentified Asian Male
Age 45-60
from Los Angeles, California


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Victim Details

Sep 10, 2008

Jan 12, 2024

39788

2001-05618

Adult

45

60

59363

65 inches

158 lbs

Asian

Asian

Male

1

Days

1941

1956

2001

Aug 3, 2001

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90027

No

1

7318

Los Angeles County Medical Examiner

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

Betsy Magdaleno

Medical Examiner Investigator, Identifications

1104 North Mission Road, , Los Angeles, California

3233430512

County

Medical Examiner

http://mec.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/mec

2001-05618

Black

Black

Brown

Brown

  • Clothing: Black T-shirt "Bauhaus", Khaki shorts - Polo Chino Ralph Lauren, light weight black zippered jacket - Polo, Plaid Boxer Shorts - Jockey Lite size 34
  • Footwear: White Reebok Tennis Shoes - men's 8.5, black socks
  • Jewelry: N0N PRESCRIPTI0N SUNGLASSES, W BR0 BRAIDED LEATHERBELT


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Case Description

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The decedent was found at Griffith Park in Los Angeles, California on August 3, 2001. A handwritten note in Japanese was found with the decedent.
Date Found: 2001-08-03

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP3344

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (9)

    Missing persons whose details are consistent with these remains, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    Values read: this case vs the missing person.

    86%Strong
    Ping Huang
    Ping Huang
    MP29975 • Missing since Jun 29, 1999 from Fullerton, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%158 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    82%Moderate
    Lance Lui
    Lance Lui
    MP79244 • Missing since Jun 15, 1995 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
    Weight 51%158 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Kay Kanaki
    Kay Kanaki
    MP41006 • Missing since Apr 11, 1986 from Fontana, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 89%49 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 94%158 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Le Dinh
    Le Dinh
    MP8494 • Missing since Feb 4, 1996 from San Diego, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 90%Est. 45–60 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 71%118 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'8"
    Weight 100%158 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Theodore Cabugos II
    Theodore Cabugos II
    MP19570 • Missing since Oct 25, 2000 from Santa Barbara, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 98%Est. 45–60 vs 44
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 80%83 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 36%5'5" vs 5'10"
    Weight 96%158 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Michael Kim
    Michael Kim
    MP79013 • Missing since Apr 30, 1994 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 62%Est. 45–60 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%158 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Dat Tran
    Dat Tran
    MP9606 • Missing since Mar 29, 1997 from San Diego, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 69%Est. 45–60 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 74%107 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 94%158 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Nam Hy
    Nam Hy
    MP126389 • Missing since Oct 16, 1986 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 92%Est. 45–60 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'2"
    Weight 0%158 lb vs 100 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Clayton Onosaki
    Clayton Onosaki
    MP38120 • Missing since Jul 1, 1978 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 87%Est. 45–60 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 23 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'5" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 100%158 lb vs 150–170 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 this case.

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