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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP29240) and 3 other sources
In the late summer of 2011, a 24-year-old man named Cody Ray Lavarnia vanished from the streets of Phoenix, Arizona. He was last seen on August 1st in the vicinity of South 4th Avenue and West Madison Street. In the years that have followed, his family has not heard from him, leaving them with immense concern for his well-being. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain shrouded in mystery, with very few details available to the public or law enforcement. His case is an enduring and painful enigma for those who know and love him.

Cody is a white male with blond hair and hazel eyes, standing between 5'11' and 6'2' and weighing approximately 190 to 200 pounds at the time he went missing. His appearance is made more distinct by numerous tattoos. These include teardrops under his left eye, the phrase 'Fuck the World' on his left side, and his last name, 'Lavarnia,' on his lower right leg. His right arm is covered in a sleeve of skulls, roses, and cobwebs, while his left hand has a rose and the letters 'phx' on the back. Other tattoos include tribal patterns on his upper right arm and upper back, the words 'Te Se Cade' across his neck, and additional unspecified words on his upper chest. He also has gauged piercings in both of his ears.

The Phoenix Police Department is the investigating agency in Cody's case, but the passage of time has not brought any significant breakthroughs. The lack of information has left his family in a state of prolonged uncertainty. The case of Cody Lavarnia is a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear without a trace, leaving behind a void of unanswered questions and a family left to grapple with the ambiguity of their loved one's fate. The investigation remains open, with the hope that one day, information will surface that can finally shed light on what happened to Cody.

Last Seen: Aug 1, 2011

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona - unidentified case UP11397
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona
UP11397 • Found May 5, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%51 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'2"
75%Possible
John Doe — Eloy, Arizona
UP97199 • Found Jan 16, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–34 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4"–5'9" vs 5'11"–6'2"

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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