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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP54526) and 8 other sources
Thomas Brown, aged 44, was last seen on November 9, 2018, in Gainesville, Florida. He was spotted leaving a hotel room alone, and he left personal belongings behind in the room. His family, with whom he maintained regular contact, reported him missing after realizing they hadn't heard from him since his last known sighting. Brown's sudden disappearance has left his family concerned, as it was highly unusual for him to lose contact in such a manner.

Law enforcement, including the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), has been involved in the investigation. Despite their efforts, no significant leads have been publicly reported, and Brown remains missing. His case remains open, with authorities still urging the public to come forward with any information that may help solve the case.

For more information, visit the NamUs or FDLE databases.

Last Seen: Nov 9, 2018

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

78%Possible
John Doe — Homosassa, Florida
UP142032 • Found Sep 13, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'7"
76%Possible
John Doe — Daytona Beach, Florida - unidentified case UP102295
John Doe — Daytona Beach, Florida
UP102295 • Found Dec 31, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%83 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 75%5'2"–5'10" vs 5'7"

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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