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The Man in the Mystery Box: Do You Know Anything About John Taylor?

A Laguna Beach man has been trying to solve a puzzle for 12 years.

Twelve years ago, Tom Valter came upon a rusty old box he discovered in a closet of his newly-bought Laguna Beach home. In it were personal papers and photos belonging to one John I. Taylor.

Valter has been trying to locate Taylor -- or Taylor's family -- ever since, and return the items to him, without much luck.

There are a few clues, judging from the box's contents -- Taylor had been a Marine, lived in Santa Ana, and worked for the Los Angeles Archdiocese.

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CBS2 News ran a story on the Taylor mystery box a few days ago (click here to watch), and their report gives other hints at the life Taylor has lived.

Maybe you know where John Taylor is?

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Maybe you're John Taylor?


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