Name: Rogest Cain
Case Classification: Missing
Missing Since: February 18, 1986
Location Last Seen: Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California
Date of Birth: October 12, 1924
Age: 61 years old
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 165 lbs.
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Scars on right forearm, left breast, right knee, left thigh, left shoulder
Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown
Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Wears prescription glasses but they were found in his vehicle.
Rogest Cain was last seen at his home in Los Angeles, California on February 18, 1986. Told his family he was going to a local hardware store that afternoon. The day after he disappeared he called a friend, said he didn't feel well, and wouldn't go to work. He's described as a solid employee, and a steadfast family man.
Two days later police spotted a man, who seemed confused. He gave them the phone number to Rogest's sister. They believe this man to be Cain. When the sister arrived, the man was gone. One month later, His car was found parked on a busy street, 20 miles from his home. All his papers were in the car. Also his glasses, and false teeth. Rogest had spoken to a mechanic where he left his car, and payed to get it repaired.
His speech was slurred and he walked in a staggering way. He may have suffered a light stroke causing memory loss. He may have been picked up by police and brought to hospital as a John Doe.
He may have been seen in Topeka, Kansas and may have used the name 'Elmer Jackson'. He was legally deceased in April of 1995.
Agency Name: Los Angeles Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Detective Supervisor Omar Franco
Agency Phone Number: (877) 275-5273
Agency E-Mail: missingpersons@lapd.lacity.org
Agency Case Number: 86-1207119
NamUs Case Number: 51159
NCIC Case Number: M-191411113
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Added: Prior to 2011; Last Updated: 12/27/2023 - By: kc
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information is from the time of disappearance.
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