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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP102374) and 1 other source
Timothy Lee Lampkin, a 24-year-old man, was last seen on December 22, 1983, in West Palm Beach, Florida. At the time of his disappearance, he was working as a chef at The Breakers hotel. Lampkin's case is particularly concerning because he had been a witness to a possible homicide and was offered immunity by the Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office in exchange for his testimony. His family and attorney believe he may have been murdered by individuals involved in the crime he witnessed.

Lampkin was last seen wearing blue jeans, a light-colored T-shirt, a long-sleeved shirt, and black work shoes. He also wore glasses. Despite the serious nature of his disappearance and the circumstances surrounding it, Lampkin's case remains unsolved, with authorities continuing to search for answers decades later.

Last Seen: Dec 22, 1983

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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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5313
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5313 • Found Nov 3, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–30 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 93%151 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Boca Raton, Florida
UP813 • Found Nov 26, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 89%Est. 25–40 vs 24
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same county
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 175 lb
80%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP16420 • Found Nov 20, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 24
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
Weight 86%145 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP6085 • Found Apr 29, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%182 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1189
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP1189 • Found Mar 30, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 62%126 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Bonita Springs, Florida
UP7913 • Found Dec 20, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 24
Race 100%White
Location 74%105 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 80%210 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — West Palm Beach, Florida
UP828 • Found Dec 2, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 24
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound same day as last seen
Weight 100%165 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP1217 • Found May 16, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
79%Possible
John Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP1229
John Doe — Florida
UP1229 • Found Apr 30, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%92 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Fort Lauderdale, Florida - unidentified case UP1254
John Doe — Fort Lauderdale, Florida
UP1254 • Found May 26, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–30 vs 24
Race 100%White
Location 92%41 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 20%5'6" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%162 lb vs 175 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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