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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP42460) and 5 other sources
Kenneth Fox, a 41-year-old man, was last seen in Homestead, Florida, on April 1, 1989. At the time of his disappearance, he was homeless and living in the woods around the area. On the day he vanished, Fox called his mother from a McDonald’s near East Palm Drive and Southeast 12 Avenue. The conversation reportedly became tense when his mother informed him she could no longer send him money. This was the last time anyone in his family heard from him.

Fox's case presents several intriguing clues that have surfaced in the years following his disappearance. Records indicate that his name and Social Security number were run through police databases multiple times between 1991 and 1997, suggesting he had some encounters with law enforcement in the southwestern United States. He was reportedly arrested in Texas in 1991, but the details of this arrest were lost. By 1997, Fox was known to have been in Georgia, but after that, his trail went cold.

Fox was known to travel on foot, by bicycle, and by hitchhiking, which may have contributed to his transient and elusive movements. Despite efforts by his family and law enforcement, his case remains unsolved, and his whereabouts since 1997 are unknown. The Homestead Police Department continues to encourage anyone with information to come forward, hoping to resolve this long-standing mystery.

Last Seen: Apr 1, 1989

Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5755
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5755 • Found Feb 2, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–40 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 96%26 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"–6'5"
Weight 86%124 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP55208
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP55208 • Found Jan 2, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 96%27 mi away, same county
TimingFound 30 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'2"–6'5"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1168
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP1168 • Found Dec 30, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–40 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 96%26 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 36%5'9" vs 6'2"–6'5"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Boca Raton, Florida
UP7794 • Found Nov 11, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 18–39 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 84%67 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"–6'5"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP6782
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP6782 • Found Sep 15, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–40 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 96%26 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 68%5'11" vs 6'2"–6'5"
Weight 51%209 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Key Largo, Florida
UP6204 • Found Dec 20, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"–6'5"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5750 • Found Jul 1, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 41–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 96%26 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 52%5'10" vs 6'2"–6'5"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Islamorada, Florida
UP157312 • Found Nov 24, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 92%40 mi away, same state
TimingFound 34 years after last seen
Height 68%5'8"–5'11" vs 6'2"–6'5"
Weight 75%115 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
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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