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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP142456)
Scott Orville Musser, a 20-year-old man, was last seen on March 17, 1978, in Eustis, Florida. At the time of his disappearance, Scott was described as a white male with brown hair and blue eyes, standing approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing between 160 and 165 pounds. He was last observed at a grocery store in unincorporated Lake County, Florida. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are considered suspicious, as Scott did not show up for work that day and has not been seen since.

The case remains unresolved, and Scott's current age would be 67 years. His disappearance has been documented in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under case number MP142456. The Lake County Sheriff's Office is the primary investigating agency for this case. Despite the passage of time, the details of his disappearance continue to raise questions, and efforts to uncover new information persist.
Last Seen: Mar 17, 1978

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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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Palm Bay, Florida
UP1280 • Found Mar 25, 1982
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%87 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 160–165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Silver Springs, Florida - unidentified case UP6052
John Doe — Silver Springs, Florida
UP6052 • Found Dec 29, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–30 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%34 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 160–165 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — Florida
UP1285 • Found Nov 14, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%6'1" vs 5'11"
77%Possible
John Doe — Orlando, Florida
UP579 • Found Aug 10, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%26 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
77%Possible
John Doe — Bunnell, Florida - unidentified case UP928
John Doe — Bunnell, Florida
UP928 • Found Apr 3, 1980
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Weight 100%170 lb vs 160–165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — Orlando, Florida - unidentified case UP531
John Doe — Orlando, Florida
UP531 • Found Dec 15, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
76%Possible
John Doe — Tampa, Florida - unidentified case UP195
John Doe — Tampa, Florida
UP195 • Found May 29, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%72 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
Weight 66%117 lb vs 160–165 lb
76%Possible
John Doe — Florida
UP1275 • Found Jul 7, 1982
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 56%193 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 160–165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP17731
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP17731 • Found Oct 23, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–27 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 52%232 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 160–165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Orlando, Florida - unidentified case UP524
John Doe — Orlando, Florida
UP524 • Found Mar 4, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%26 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 92%188 lb vs 160–165 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue

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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