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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP26332) and 4 other sources
John Ray Ludolph, a 20-year-old man, was last seen on May 17, 2011, in Del Valle, Texas, near Austin. Standing at 5'4" and weighing around 145 pounds, John had blond hair styled in a Mohawk and numerous distinctive tattoos, including a star of arrows on his neck, the letters "ACAB" on his right hand, and "FOAD" under his fingers. At the time of his disappearance, he was known for wearing punk-style clothing and accessories, such as a leather jacket or vest, along with black leather boots.

Despite being last seen in 2011, John was not reported missing until September 2014, three years after his disappearance. This delay in reporting complicated efforts to trace his whereabouts. Investigations revealed that John had been in Austin shortly before he went missing, but since then, no further information has emerged. His case is currently being handled by the Phoenix Police Department, as his family in Arizona is deeply concerned for his welfare.

The circumstances surrounding John’s disappearance remain unclear, and few details have surfaced since he was last seen. His family continues to seek answers and urges anyone with information to come forward, as even small clues could help in resolving his case.

Last Seen: May 17, 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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Austin, Texas
UP99063 • Found Dec 17, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'5"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
75%Possible
John Doe — Cleveland, Texas
UP11318 • Found Apr 11, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–20 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 63%159 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'3"–5'5"

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.