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Kermit Kendall Missing Person Case

Last seen in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on Oct 8, 1993

Victim Details

Oct 15, 2019

Dec 18, 2023

Kermit

Kendall

72

39

66 inches

68 inches

190 lbs

200 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Oct 8, 1993

Winston-Salem

North Carolina

Forsyth County

27107

No

64863

Winston-Salem Police Department

Winston-Salem

North Carolina

Forsyth County

27101

Michael Ognosky

Detective

725 North Cherry Street, North Carolina

3367737700

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.cityofws.org/departments/police

9361554

Oct 8, 1993

Winston-Salem Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP60895) and 2 other sources
On a fall day in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 39-year-old Kermit Wayne Kendall was last seen on October 8, 1993. The specific details about his activities or whereabouts on that day are not widely known, leaving a void in the timeline of events leading to his disappearance. At the time he went missing, Kermit was described as a Black / African American male, standing between 5'6' and 5'8' tall and weighing approximately 190 to 200 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes. A notable characteristic was a tattoo on the inside of his forearm with the initials 'S M' surrounded by hearts. When he was last seen, he was reportedly wearing a black t-shirt with white writing on it and jeans.

The circumstances surrounding Kermit's disappearance are vague, and there is little public information available about the investigation that followed. The Winston-Salem Police Department was the investigating agency, but over the years, no significant leads have emerged to shed light on what might have happened to him. His case is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System a national database that helps to connect missing persons cases with unidentified remains. DNA from his brother and maternal half-sister has been entered into the system to aid in potential identification.

Decades have passed since Kermit Kendall was last seen, and his case remains an unsolved mystery. The lack of information and the passage of time have made it difficult for his family and investigators to find answers. The overview of the case highlights a man who vanished with very few clues left behind. The investigation, led by the Winston-Salem Police Department, has been hampered by a lack of substantial evidence. Despite being included in national databases and the availability of family DNA for comparison, Kermit's whereabouts continue to be unknown, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions.
Last Seen: Oct 8, 1993

Links to Additional Sources (2)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP60895 - Office of Justice Programs
  • NC - Kermit Wayne Kendall, 39, Winston-Salem, 8 Oct 1993

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

    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 — Baltimore, Maryland
    UP1428 • Found Apr 18, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 96%Est. 40–49 vs 39
    Race 100%Black
    Location 45%298 mi away
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 83%154 lb vs 190–200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Greensboro, North Carolina - unidentified case UP12394
    John Doe — Greensboro, North Carolina
    UP12394 • Found Mar 11, 2014
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 97%21 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland - unidentified case UP2741
    John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
    UP2741 • Found Jan 8, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 45%299 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%177 lb vs 190–200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Greensboro, North Carolina
    UP152553 • Found Nov 6, 2025
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%24 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 32 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'6"–5'8"

    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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