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Los Angeles General Medical Center Seeks Help to Identify Mysterious Patient 'John Doe'

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Published on February 01, 2024
Los Angeles General Medical Center Seeks Help to Identify Mysterious Patient 'John Doe'Source: County of Los Angeles - Los Angeles General Medical Center

The staff at Los Angeles General Medical Center is desperately calling on the community to step in and provide any information they can to help identify one of their patients. The man, who the hospital has dubbed "John Doe", has been receiving care for over a week, yet his identity remains a mystery. He is described as being roughly 40 years old, stands 5'6'' tall, and weighs about 259 pounds, with partially shaved, salt and pepper hair and brown eyes. His build was noted as average.

Despite the days that have passed, "John Doe" has not been claimed by family or friends. A hospital spokesperson has emphasized the urgency of the matter, underscoring the importance of community involvement in cases like these.

Nicole Crayon, a Clinical Social Worker at Los Angeles General Medical Center's Department of Social Work, is the point of contact for anyone who might have knowledge about the man's identity. The hospital has not provided any additional descriptive details that might aid in identifying him, indicating either a restraint born of privacy or a dearth of distinguishing features.

Those with any information that might aid in giving "John Doe" back his name are encouraged to reach out to Nicole Crayon, by phone at 323-409-3877. More details on the case are available on the hospital's bulletin.