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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP59041) and 12 other sources
Blaine Owen Evans was 52 years old when he was last seen in Windham, Iowa, on July 13, 2018. He was reported missing to the Johnson County Sheriff's Office on the same day. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and at the time, his case did not generate significant public leads.

At the time of his disappearance, Blaine was described as being 5'9" tall and weighing approximately 180 pounds. He has gray or partially gray hair and blue eyes. A notable distinguishing feature is a four-inch scar on his right shoulder blade, in addition to other scars. There is no publicly available information regarding the clothing he was wearing or any vehicle he may have been driving at the time he went missing.

The Johnson County Sheriff's Office is the investigating agency for Blaine's case. His case is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. Law enforcement continues to seek any information that might lead to answers regarding what happened to him. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Johnson County Sheriff's Office or the Iowa Missing Person Information Clearinghouse.

Last Seen: Jul 13, 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.

75%Possible
John Doe — Pleasant Hill, Iowa
UP129516 • Found Aug 15, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%91 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 28%108 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 40%Bald vs Gray
75%Possible
John Doe — Savanna, Illinois
UP74401 • Found Feb 29, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%89 mi away
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'9"

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.