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Lakin, date unknown

Douglas David Lakin
Missing since April 1, 1981 from Corona, Riverside County, California.
Classification: Endangered Missing

Vital Statistics

  • Date Of Birth: November 20, 1928
  • Age at Time of Disappearance: 52 years old
  • Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 6'0"; 200 lbs.
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: White male. Brown eyes; black hair.
  • Marks, Scars: scar on abdomen.
  • Medical Conditions: Lakin may be suffering from an undetermined mental illness.
  • Dentals: Not Available

    Circumstances of Disappearance
    Lakin was traveling around the United States in 1980. He often called his relatives and let them know his location. Lakin was in Corona, California near the Mexican border during Easter weekend in April, 1981. He phoned his family in Michigan and asked them to wire money so he could return home. Lakin has never been seen or heard from again.
    One of Lakin's daughters actively searched for her father until 2000, when she decided to initiate the process of declaring him legally deceased. There has been no activity on Lakin's Social Security number since 1981. Lakin was declared deceased in Nebraska in September 2001.
    Lakin's daughter believes that her father suffered from an undiagnosed mental illness and that with treatment, he would have recovered and not disappeared.

    Investigators
    If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
    Imperial County Sheriff's Office
    760-339-6302

    Agency Case Number: 90-11238

    NCIC Number: M-462521233
    Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

    Source Information:
    The Omaha World Herald

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