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Watson Montavious Missing Person Case

Last seen in Memphis, Tennessee on Jun 3, 2012

Victim Details

Jun 20, 2019

Jan 9, 2024

Watson

Montavious

30

16

70 inches

74 inches

145 lbs

150 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Jun 3, 2012

Memphis

Tennessee

Sullivan County

38118

No

55997

Memphis Police Department

Memphis

Tennessee

Shelby County

38103

Angelo Jennings

Detective

170 North Main Street, Tennessee

9016363700

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.memphispolice.org/

Memphis Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP58199) and 1 other source
In the early summer of 2012, a 16-year-old boy named Watson Montavious disappeared from his home in Memphis, Tennessee. The date of his last contact was recorded as June 3, 2012. At the time he went missing, Watson was described as a Black male, standing somewhere between 5 feet 10 inches and 6 feet 2 inches tall, and weighing between 145 and 150 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are sparse, with reports simply stating that he left his home and has not been seen or heard from since.

The years that followed his disappearance have yielded little public information regarding his whereabouts or the investigation into his case. His case is documented in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under case number MP58199. Despite the passage of time, his case remains open, a quiet but persistent question in the community. The lack of significant developments or leads shared publicly has left his family and community without answers.

The official investigation into Watson Montavious's disappearance is handled by the Memphis Police Department. Information on the case is limited, and there have been no significant public updates regarding any leads or persons of interest. The case underscores the painful reality for many families of missing persons, who are left in a state of perpetual uncertainty. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and unexplained absence, a young life interrupted, and a family left to wonder what happened to their son.
Last Seen: Jun 3, 2012

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP58199 - Office of Justice Programs

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    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.

    76%Possible
    John Doe — Memphis, Tennessee - unidentified case UP135135
    John Doe — Memphis, Tennessee
    UP135135 • Found Nov 27, 2024
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 11–21 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%11 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Hair 100%Black vs Black

    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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