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George Lutas Missing Person Case

Last seen in Germantown, Maryland on Nov 20, 1991

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Victim Details

Feb 20, 2013

May 21, 2020

George

Lutas

60

26

72 inches

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 20, 1991

Germantown

Maryland

Montgomery County

13106

Montgomery County Police Department

Gaithersburg

Maryland

Montgomery County

20878

Brian Stafford

Detective

Public Safety Headquarters, Maryland

3012798000

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/pol/about/index.html

91-258279

Dec 9, 1991

Montgomery County Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP19320) and 7 other sources
George Marcel Lutas, a 26-year-old computer entrepreneur, was last seen on November 20, 1991, in Germantown, Maryland. Lutas was working on a promising software project and had left his job to start his own business, Renaissance Information Solutions. His disappearance occurred while he was in the midst of raising funds for his company and attempting to market a software prototype.

Lutas was last known to be living with several business associates, but tensions arose over business disagreements. Just before his disappearance, he was reportedly in conflict with one of his partners. In December 1991, his family filed a missing person report after Lutas failed to attend a family gathering in New York. Some of his business associates, when questioned by authorities, gave unusual explanations, including claims of hiding from a Romanian hit squad, but they offered no solid information on Lutas's whereabouts.

Despite investigations and multiple leads, Lutas has never been located. There is no evidence that points to foul play, though his family and investigators remain perplexed by his sudden disappearance. He was declared legally dead after several years of being missing. The case remains unsolved, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Montgomery County Police Department.
Last Seen: Nov 20, 1991

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • 4797DMMD - George Marcel Lutas - Doe Network
  • DISAPPEARANCE PROVES A BAFFLING PUZZLE
  • GEORGE MARCEL LUTAS has been missing from Germantown ...
  • Howard - Maryland Missing Persons
  • Disappearance of George Lutas - YouTube
  • MD - George Marcel Lutas, 26, Germantown, 20 Nov. 1991

    • 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.

    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
    UP2714 • Found May 25, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%36 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 86%199 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland - unidentified case UP946
    John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
    UP946 • Found Jan 20, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%39 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%169 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
    UP4971 • Found Jul 4, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%39 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 71%128 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
    UP901 • Found May 5, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 29–39 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%36 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP2686 • Found Jan 8, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 69%128 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 98%151 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 50%Red vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP7296
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP7296 • Found Sep 30, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 70%124 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%169 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Fairmont Heights, Maryland
    UP17706 • Found Dec 13, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%27 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 26 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–6'1" vs 6'0"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP16600
    John Doe — Pennsylvania
    UP16600 • Found Nov 3, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%106 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP53079 • Found Sep 26, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 81%Est. 30–50 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 70%123 mi away
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%185–195 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1610
    John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey
    UP1610 • Found Aug 28, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 98%Est. 41–56 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 64%153 mi away
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    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 the unidentified case.

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