The person at the center of this case
Samuel McLaurin
Missing Person · Open
1 year waiting · since 2024
Missing Person: Samuel McLaurin
Justice for Samuel McLaurin — the trail went cold in 2024, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Where was the friend Samuel stated he was visiting located, and has that person been interviewed?
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witness
Lead #2Has the friend Samuel intended to visit been contacted and can they provide information about planned meeting details?
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clue
Lead #3What circumstances led Samuel to leave the facility, and were there any warning signs or changes in behavior prior to his departure?
Samuel McLaurin, a 35-year-old man, left his residential facility on December 21, 2024, in Los Angeles stating he was visiting a friend and has not returned or made contact since. Standing 6'11" and weighing 163 lbs, he was last seen wearing a black shirt and black pants. The Los Angeles Police Department's Adult Missing Persons Unit is actively investigating his disappearance and seeking information from the public.
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Los Angeles Police Department - Adult Missing Persons Unit
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contact
Lead #4Has Samuel used any bank accounts, credit cards, or mobile phone since December 21, 2024?
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NamUs case MP140340. Missing person: Samuel McLaurin.
Last known contact: 2024-12-21 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. Circumstances: On 12/21/24, the missing person left his facility stating he was going to visit a friend and never returned.
He has made no contact with the facility or his family since. Demographics: 35 years, Male, Black / African American.
Physical description: 6 ft 11 in, 163 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Last seen wearing black shirt and black pants..
Investigating agency: Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit | 240614050 | 2024-12-22.
Timeline of Events
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2024-12-21
Last Known Contact
Samuel McLaurin left his facility stating he was going to visit a friend and never returned. He has made no contact with the facility or his family since.
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2024-12-22
Case Reported to NamUs
Los Angeles Police Department - Adult Missing Persons Unit opened investigation case MP140340.
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Case Information
Incident:December 21, 2024
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 21, 2024
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8772755273
You can remain anonymous