The person at the center of this case
Gerard Grayson
Missing Person · Open
14 years waiting · since 2012
Missing Person: Gerard Grayson
Justice for Gerard Grayson — the trail went cold in 2012, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1Why did Gerard Grayson take extra clothing when leaving? Was this a planned departure or emergency?
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location
Lead #2What was the significance of Costa Mesa, where his vehicle was found? Did he have connections there?
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timeline
Lead #3What prompted his departure on January 12, 2012? Were there any recent life changes or stressors?
Gerard Grayson, a 73-year-old white male, left his home in Anaheim, California on January 12, 2012, in his 2006 Toyota Camry, taking extra clothing with him, and has not been seen or heard from since. His vehicle was later located in Costa Mesa by his daughter, but Grayson's whereabouts remain unknown after more than a decade. The Anaheim Police Department continues to seek information about his disappearance and any circumstances that may explain his departure.
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witness
Lead #4Who last saw Gerard Grayson or spoke with him before January 12, 2012?
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clue
Lead #5Why was the vehicle abandoned in Costa Mesa? Does this suggest foul play or voluntary disappearance?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP97385. Missing person: Gerard Grayson.
Last known contact: 2012-01-12 in Anaheim, Orange, CA. Circumstances: Gerard Grayson left his home on 1/12/2012 in his 2006 Toyota Camry.
He took extra clothing with him. Her daughter located the vehicle in Costa Mesa in 2012 and the car is no longer missing with him.
Grayson has not been seen or heard from since he left in 2012. Demographics: 73 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 186 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Green. Investigating agency: Anaheim Police Department | 12-15137 | 2012-01-31.
Timeline of Events
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2012-01-12
Gerard Grayson Disappears
Gerard Grayson left his home in Anaheim in his 2006 Toyota Camry with extra clothing. He has not been seen or heard from since.
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2012-01-31
Case Reported to Police
Anaheim Police Department opened case MP97385 / 12-15137 following the disappearance.
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2012
Vehicle Located
Gerard Grayson's daughter located the 2006 Toyota Camry in Costa Mesa.
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Case Information
Incident:January 12, 2012
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 12, 2012
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7147651900
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