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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP3883) and 3 other sources
In the spring of 1994, a 23-year-old man named Paul Wayne Johnson vanished from the streets of Phoenix, Arizona. He was last seen on March 20, 1994, at 225 W. Madison Street. Following his disappearance, neither his family nor his friends have reported hearing from him. At the time he went missing, Paul was described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing between 5'8' and 5'9' and weighing approximately 145 to 155 pounds. Distinctive features included a small mole on his left earlobe and a scar several inches long located under his hairline from a prior skull fracture. He was also known to be left-handed.

The circumstances surrounding Paul Wayne Johnson's disappearance remain unclear, with limited details available to the public. His case is classified as an endangered missing person, and he has a known history of drug use. Authorities have noted that he might have used the alias 'Paul Hill'. The Phoenix Police Department is the primary investigating agency for his case. Over the years, efforts to locate him have included the creation of a case file in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System in December 2009.

Decades have passed since Paul Wayne Johnson was last seen, and his case remains an unresolved and sorrowful mystery. The lack of significant leads or new information has left his family with unanswered questions about what happened to him. The official investigation, handled by the Phoenix Police Department's Missing and Unidentified Persons Unit, continues to seek any information that could shed light on his whereabouts or the circumstances of his disappearance. The passage of time has not diminished the hope of finding answers, and the case serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring pain experienced by families of the missing.

Last Seen: Mar 20, 1994

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.

88%Strong
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP1931
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP1931 • Found Nov 30, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–30 vs 23
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%157 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP1971
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP1971 • Found Apr 7, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP1964
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP1964 • Found Oct 26, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 89%178 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%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 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP824
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP824 • Found Dec 28, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–30 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%156 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Mesa, Arizona - unidentified case UP1947
John Doe — Mesa, Arizona
UP1947 • Found Aug 23, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP1933
John Doe — Arizona
UP1933 • Found Jul 30, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Arizona
UP2029 • Found Nov 23, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%161 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP2059
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP2059 • Found Jul 24, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–30 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 45%206 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP1974
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP1974 • Found Jun 19, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 18–22 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 60%Black 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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