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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP53151) and 12 other sources
Jeffrey Keith Hegwood, a 23-year-old from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, was last seen on March 20, 1980. He was preparing for a date that evening, having gone to the bank and purchased flowers. After leaving the Townhouse Lounge at around 9:30 or 10:00 p.m., he never made it home. Later that night, his car was involved in a minor hit-and-run accident, but it is unclear whether Jeffrey was driving at the time. His vehicle was found abandoned the next day on Short Katie Street, with no signs of foul play or anyone else in the car. The keys were left inside, and nothing seemed out of place.

Further complicating the case, six months after Jeffrey's disappearance, his half-brother, who he had never met, was killed in a police shootout in Ontario, Canada. At the time of his death, the half-brother was carrying Jeffrey’s identification. Authorities do not believe the half-brother was involved in Jeffrey's disappearance but suspect he may have stolen some of his belongings beforehand.

Jeffrey was a senior at the University of Southern Mississippi, two weeks away from graduating, and was managing his own bar at the time. Despite investigations and various theories, his case remains unsolved.

Last Seen: Mar 20, 1980

Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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 — Mississippi
UP3802 • Found May 23, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — Vancleave, Mississippi - unidentified case UP56236
John Doe — Vancleave, Mississippi
UP56236 • Found Dec 5, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%65 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'10"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Mississippi - unidentified case UP14824
John Doe — Mississippi
UP14824 • Found Dec 24, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–30 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%76 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%150–170 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Mississippi
UP4774 • Found Sep 29, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 19–24 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%76 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 82%190 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Sorrento, Louisiana - unidentified case UP2077
John Doe — Sorrento, Louisiana
UP2077 • Found Jun 13, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 71%122 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Saucier, Mississippi
UP11594 • Found Jan 29, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%49 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 52%5'6" vs 5'10"
Weight 88%130 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

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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