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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP98385) and 3 other sources
David Adrian Downes, aged 43, was last seen on December 10, 2005, in Anaheim, California. However, some reports indicate he was last seen in early January 2006 at a hotel in Amarillo, Texas. Downes had a history of transient behavior and was known to suffer from a medical condition. He was reported missing after he failed to make further contact with family or friends, and his whereabouts have remained unknown ever since.

Standing 5'11" and weighing around 150 pounds, Downes had brown hair, blue eyes, and distinctive tattoos on both shoulders, his right forearm, and upper arms. He also had a noticeable gap between his upper teeth and may have had a full beard at the time of his disappearance. Authorities from both Anaheim and Amarillo are involved in the investigation, which remains unsolved to this day.

Despite efforts from law enforcement agencies across multiple states, no significant leads have emerged to provide clarity about his disappearance. His case remains open, with his family and investigators continuing to seek information that could bring closure to this long-standing case.

Last Seen: Dec 10, 2005

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Long Beach, California
UP3051 • Found Dec 3, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 39–49 vs 43
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 80%180–210 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP14611
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP14611 • Found Sep 9, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — Glendora, California
UP7522 • Found Jul 13, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 32–48 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%114–150 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 80%180–190 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Menifee, California
UP100667 • Found Sep 9, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%151 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP78168
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP78168 • Found Mar 19, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP15982
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP15982 • Found Jun 26, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 89%127 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Commerce, California - unidentified case UP13339
John Doe — Commerce, California
UP13339 • Found Jul 7, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%163 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Porter Ranch, California - unidentified case UP2962
John Doe — Porter Ranch, California
UP2962 • Found Jan 19, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 37–47 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 73%185–200 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP16874
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP16874 • Found Jul 20, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 5'11"

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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