CA CA- WhtMale, 38-48, UP4342, admitted himself to hospital after suicide attempt as "Douglas Larkin" died in hospital. April 1981.

[cheemsg]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner


Biological Sex: Male
Race / Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
Estimated Age Group: Adult - Pre 50
Estimated Age Range (Years): 38-48
Estimated Year of Death: 1981
Height: 5' 11"(71 inches) , Measured
Weight: 170 lbs, Measured

Circumstances​

Type: Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found: April 25, 1981
NamUs Case Created: September 10, 2008

Location: Inglewood, California
County: Los Angeles County
Circumstances of Recovery: The decedent was found hanging in a bathroom at the hospital.
(From L.A. County coroner: On 04/25/1981 the decedent admitted himself to Daniel Freeman hospital in Inglewood, CA. He appeared to have self-inflicted stab wounds. Was left alone at the hospital and was found deceased a short time later in a hospital restroom. Name he gave to the hospital staff was "Douglas Larkin"..

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Details of Recovery​

Inventory of Remains: All parts recovered
Condition of Remains: Recognizable face

Physical Description​

Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown

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Distinctive Physical Features​

No Information Entered​

Clothing and Accessories​

green pants, mauve hat labeled "El Rapido", blue, yellow and white striped shirt labeled "Arrow" and brown jacket.

 

[MadMcGoo]

So sad. Seems he was quite determined to end his life.

 

[DS2021]

Why was he left alone after a suicide attempt?

 

[beavt]

Maybe Douglas Lakin, not Larkin:

MISSING
Missing Person / NamUs #MP24043Douglas David Lakin, Male, White / Caucasian
Date of Last ContactApril 1, 1981
Missing FromCorona, California

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Case Information​

Demographics​

Missing Age52 Years
Current Age96 Years
Legal First Name Douglas
Middle NameDavid
Legal Last NameLakin
Chosen Name/Nickname/Alias--

Biological SexMale
Height6' 0" (72 Inches)
Weight200 lbs
Race / EthnicityWhite / Caucasian

Circumstances​

Date of Last ContactApril 1, 1981
NamUs Case CreatedApril 1, 2014

Last Known Location​

LocationCorona, California
CountyRiverside County
Missing From Tribal LandNo
Primary Residence on Tribal Land--
Circumstances of DisappearanceLakin was traveling around the United States. He often called his relatives and let them know his location. He was in Corona, California near during Easter weekend in April, 1981 when he phoned his family in Michigan and asked them to wire money so he could return home. He has never been seen or heard from again.

Physical Description​

Hair ColorBlack
Head Hair Description--
Body Hair Description--
Facial Hair Description--
Left Eye ColorBrown
Right Eye ColorBrown
Eye Description--

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Distinctive Physical Features​

Item
Description
Scar/mark
Scar on abdomen.

Clothing and Accessories​

No Information Entered​

Additional Case Info​

Transportation​

No Information Entered​

 

[Caring1]

CA Thread 'CA - Douglas David Lakin, 52, Corona, 1 April 1981'

Dec 6, 2023

Douglas David Lakin – The Charley Project

Lakin, date unknown

• Missing Since04/01/1981
• Missing FromCorona, California
• ClassificationEndangered Missing
• SexMale
• RaceWhite
• Date of Birth11/20/1928 (95)
• Age52 years old
• Height and Weight6'0, 200 pounds
• Medical ConditionsLakin may be suffering from an undetermined mental illness.
• Distinguishing CharacteristicsCaucasian male. Black hair...

• spartanx
• Replies: 5
• Forum: 1980's Missing

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[LeahBee]

Maybe Douglas Lakin, not Larkin:

MISSING
Missing Person / NamUs #MP24043Douglas David Lakin, Male, White / Caucasian
Date of Last ContactApril 1, 1981
Missing FromCorona, California

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Case Information​

Demographics​

Missing Age52 Years
Current Age96 Years
Legal First Name Douglas
Middle NameDavid
Legal Last NameLakin
Chosen Name/Nickname/Alias--

Biological SexMale
Height6' 0" (72 Inches)
Weight200 lbs
Race / EthnicityWhite / Caucasian

Circumstances​

Date of Last ContactApril 1, 1981
NamUs Case CreatedApril 1, 2014

Last Known Location​

LocationCorona, California
CountyRiverside County
Missing From Tribal LandNo
Primary Residence on Tribal Land--
Circumstances of DisappearanceLakin was traveling around the United States. He often called his relatives and let them know his location. He was in Corona, California near during Easter weekend in April, 1981 when he phoned his family in Michigan and asked them to wire money so he could return home. He has never been seen or heard from again.

Physical Description​

Hair ColorBlack
Head Hair Description--
Body Hair Description--
Facial Hair Description--
Left Eye ColorBrown
Right Eye ColorBrown
Eye Description--

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Distinctive Physical Features​

Item
Description
Scar/mark
Scar on abdomen.

Clothing and Accessories​

No Information Entered​

Additional Case Info​

Transportation​

No Information Entered​

You should submit this!

 

[beavt]

You should submit this!

I can’t find this UID in the Doe Network, can you?

 

[beavt]

Submitted today.

 

[Susikatze]

Umm, it is so obvious it is him. Last contact shortly before he was found. Stats and location match. Mental illness also matches.

Good catch! I hope they have his DNA or at least dentals on file and can compare

 

[beavt]

Umm, it is so obvious it is him. Last contact shortly before he was found. Stats and location match. Mental illness also matches.

Good catch! I hope they have his DNA or at least dentals on file and can compare

Doe Network lists no identifiers available. But he did serve in the Marines, so something must be available I’d hope!

 

[madamx]

Maybe Douglas Lakin, not Larkin:

MISSING
Missing Person / NamUs #MP24043Douglas David Lakin, Male, White / Caucasian
Date of Last ContactApril 1, 1981
Missing FromCorona, California

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Case Information​

Demographics​

Missing Age52 Years
Current Age96 Years
Legal First Name Douglas
Middle NameDavid
Legal Last NameLakin
Chosen Name/Nickname/Alias--

Biological SexMale
Height6' 0" (72 Inches)
Weight200 lbs
Race / EthnicityWhite / Caucasian

Circumstances​

Date of Last ContactApril 1, 1981
NamUs Case CreatedApril 1, 2014

Last Known Location​

LocationCorona, California
CountyRiverside County
Missing From Tribal LandNo
Primary Residence on Tribal Land--
Circumstances of DisappearanceLakin was traveling around the United States. He often called his relatives and let them know his location. He was in Corona, California near during Easter weekend in April, 1981 when he phoned his family in Michigan and asked them to wire money so he could return home. He has never been seen or heard from again.

Physical Description​

Hair ColorBlack
Head Hair Description--
Body Hair Description--
Facial Hair Description--
Left Eye ColorBrown
Right Eye ColorBrown
Eye Description--

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Distinctive Physical Features​

Item
Description
Scar/mark
Scar on abdomen.

Clothing and Accessories​

No Information Entered​

Additional Case Info​

Transportation​

No Information Entered​

Omg this has to be him.. good eye! Omg

 

[kforbes862]

I agree, this almost has to be him.

 

[beavt]

I agree, this almost has to be him.

Haven’t heard any updates after submitting match in November of 2024. How eager are they to pursue such cases?

 

[Fake Protagonist]

Haven’t heard any updates after submitting match in November of 2024. How eager are they to pursue such cases?

Suicides are lower priority for most PDs, unfortunately. Especially when they’re such old cases. I’ve submitted potential matches before that take over 6 months to rule out. In other cases, I’ve seen it take over 2 years due to lack of DNA availability and having to go through exhumations etc.

But FWIW, I think you’ve found him. Well done. Is there any way you can contact the PD to ask about any progress since your submission?

 

[Triss]

Fingers crossed it's a match