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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP3916) and 5 other sources
In the summer of 2007, a 37-year-old man named Lawrence Minter, also known as Larry, vanished from Phoenix, Arizona. On July 9th, he was last seen in the area of 27th Avenue and Union Hills in the northern part of the city. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male, standing at approximately 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing around 200 to 220 pounds. He had brown hair, which he kept shaved, and hazel eyes. Distinctive tattoos adorned his body, including the name 'Shelly' inside a heart and a wizard on his back, a skull on his chest, hooded Reapers and a woman's face on his upper left arm, and a dragon on his right calf.

The circumstances surrounding Lawrence Minter's disappearance are troubling. A significant clue in the case emerged when his vehicle was discovered unoccupied in the desolate Lake Mead area. This discovery, far from his last known location, deepened the mystery and heightened the concerns of those who knew him. Authorities have indicated that he may have been in need of medical assistance at the time he went missing. Adding to the complexity and worry, it was also noted that he may have been armed with various firearms.

Years have passed since Lawrence Minter was last seen, yet his case remains unsolved. The Phoenix Police Department continues to investigate his disappearance under case number 2007-71386041. The lack of answers has left a void in the lives of his loved ones. The discovery of his abandoned vehicle in a remote area, coupled with the possibility of him needing medical help and being armed, creates a perplexing and concerning overview of the case. The passage of time has not diminished the hope for resolution, but the details of what happened to Lawrence Minter after he was last seen in north Phoenix remain an unsettling mystery.

Last Seen: Jul 9, 2007

Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP819
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP819 • Found Aug 2, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 37
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
Height 52%5'9" vs 6'1"–6'2"
Weight 77%155 lb vs 200–220 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
77%Possible
John Doe — Buckeye, Arizona - unidentified case UP6565
John Doe — Buckeye, Arizona
UP6565 • Found Jan 6, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
76%Possible
John Doe — Laveen, Arizona - unidentified case UP6601
John Doe — Laveen, Arizona
UP6601 • Found Nov 22, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 36%5'8" vs 6'1"–6'2"
Weight 63%142 lb vs 200–220 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Stanfield, Arizona
UP100485 • Found Dec 11, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%40 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 75%5'9"–6'4" vs 6'1"–6'2"
75%Possible
John Doe — Scottsdale, Arizona
UP2095 • Found May 4, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 17–40 vs 37
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
75%Possible
John Doe — Tonopah, Arizona
UP1989 • Found Nov 4, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–40 vs 37
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Hair 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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