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Morterrius Settles Missing Person Case

Last seen in Memphis, Tennessee on Aug 11, 2010

Victim Details

Created

Mar 08, 2018

Case Added

Jan 09, 2024

Firstname

Morterrius

Lastname

Settles

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

75 inches

Weight

190 lbs

Ethnicity

Black / African American

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Aug 11, 2010

City

Memphis

State

Tennessee

County

Shelby County

Zip Code

38115

Tribal Land

Agency ID

32027

Agency Name

Memphis Police Department

Agency City

Memphis

Agency State

Tennessee

Agency County

Shelby County

Agency Zip Code

38103

Agency Contact

Cindy Capps

Contact Job Title

Police Lieutenant

Agency Address

170 North Main Street, Tennessee

Agency Phone

9016363700

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

http://www.memphispolice.org/

Agency Case #

1008006418ME

Agency Report Date

2010-08-12

Primary Agency

Memphis Police Department

CaseContributors

10379

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

07/20/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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On August 11, 2010, a 27-year-old man named Morterrius Dantanio Settles disappeared from Memphis, Tennessee, under distressing and mysterious circumstances. That day, which tragically coincided with the birth of his third child, Settles was at the Aureen Manor Apartments. He made a troubling phone call to his girlfriend, sounding upset. In their conversation, he mentioned needing her key to their house to get money for some people. This was the last time his loved ones would ever hear from him. ...

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Last Seen: Aug 11, 2010

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Morterrius Dantonio Settles - The Charley Project

Missing Person / NamUs #MP42525 - Office of Justice Programs

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Morterrius Settles Missing Person Case

Last seen in Memphis, Tennessee on Aug 11, 2010

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