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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP42804) and 2 other sources
In the late summer of 1993, a young man named Clinton J. Holder, just 18 years old, embarked on a seemingly ordinary day in Scranton, Pennsylvania, that would become the start of an enduring mystery. On August 25th, he left his apartment with the intention of finding employment, a common pursuit for a person his age on the cusp of adulthood. However, Clinton was never seen or heard from again, vanishing without a trace from the Lackawanna County city. His disappearance left a void of information and a lingering sense of uncertainty for those who knew him. At the time he went missing, he was described as a Black male, standing between 5 feet 3 inches and 5 feet 5 inches tall, and weighing approximately 120 to 125 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes.

The circumstances surrounding Clinton's disappearance are sparse, with the primary detail being that his last known intention was to seek a job. The case was officially reported to the Scranton Police Department on August 26, 1993, the day after he was last seen. Despite the passage of decades, his case remains open, a silent testament to a life interrupted. No information has been made public regarding the specific clothing he was wearing on the day he vanished, nor have there been any publicly disclosed leads or suspects in his case. The lack of new information has left his family and investigators with an unresolved and deeply troubling puzzle.

The investigation into Clinton Holder's disappearance is managed by the Scranton Police Department. His case is cataloged in national databases for missing persons, a digital footprint in a search that has spanned more than three decades. The official narrative remains unchanged: a young man left his home with hopeful intentions and was never accounted for again. The case of Clinton J. Holder is a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the enduring pain of ambiguity that surrounds the cold case of a missing person.

Last Seen: Aug 25, 1993

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Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7620
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP7620 • Found Jan 1, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 18
Race 100%Black
Location 74%103 mi away
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'3"–5'5"
Weight 99%107 lb vs 120–125 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP7616
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP7616 • Found Dec 2, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–38 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 75%101 mi away
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'5"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 120–125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP8013
John Doe — New York, New York
UP8013 • Found Dec 3, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 18
Race 100%Black
Location 76%98 mi away
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"–5'5"
Weight 87%100 lb vs 120–125 lb
79%Possible
John Doe — New York - unidentified case UP5636
John Doe — New York
UP5636 • Found Oct 21, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 76%98 mi away
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'3"–5'5"
Weight 97%139 lb vs 120–125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland - unidentified case UP1424
John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP1424 • Found Oct 26, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 90%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 64%154 mi away
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"–5'5"
Weight 100%114 lb vs 120–125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7750
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP7750 • Found Sep 16, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 74%103 mi away
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'3"–5'5"
Weight 100%132 lb vs 120–125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7927
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP7927 • Found Aug 25, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 20–35 vs 18
Race 100%Black
Location 74%103 mi away
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'3"–5'5"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 120–125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP53116 • Found Dec 26, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 18
Race 100%Black
Location 75%101 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'3"–5'5"
Weight 100%110–130 lb vs 120–125 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP5801
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP5801 • Found Dec 22, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 73%108 mi away
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'3"–5'5"
Weight 100%136 lb vs 120–125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6129
John Doe — New York, New York
UP6129 • Found Jun 2, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 75%99 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'5"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 120–125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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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