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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP42324) and 6 other sources
Marshall Rand Ellington, a 53-year-old man from Fort Pierce, Florida, was last heard from on September 15, 2017. He lived on a dry-docked houseboat at the Riverside Marina. That day, he contacted his sister, who noted that he sounded intoxicated during their conversation. When his family attempted to check on him later, they found his houseboat with the door open and several unusual details: his laptop was left on, $200 in cash was lying out, and his wallet was still there. Notably, his bicycle, his primary mode of transportation since his driver's license was suspended, was missing and has never been found.

His disappearance is considered suspicious by his family, who believe he may have met with foul play. It was uncharacteristic for him to leave his belongings out in this manner, and since that day, no further communication has been made. Investigations continue, but no substantial leads have surfaced, and Ellington remains missing.

Last Seen: Sep 15, 2017

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.

75%Possible
John Doe — Boynton Beach, Florida - unidentified case UP104173
John Doe — Boynton Beach, Florida
UP104173 • Found Jun 26, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 58–72 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%67 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 75%5'9"–6'5" vs 5'11"

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