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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP39739) and 1 other source
On a summer day in July of 1984, in the city of Southfield, Michigan, a 71-year-old man named Charles Montrose Solomon vanished. Known to some as Monte, he was a white male with blue eyes and short brown hair. His disappearance was sudden and without any explanation to those who knew him. The report of his disappearance was filed with the Southfield Police Department a few days after he was last seen, marking the official beginning of a case that would stretch on for decades, filled with unanswered questions.

The circumstances surrounding Charles Solomon's disappearance are particularly unusual because he did not vanish alone; his dogs were also missing. This detail adds a layer of mystery to the case, suggesting that he may have left with them willingly, though he told no one of any plans. At the time he was last seen, he was wearing a button-down dress shirt. He also wore a distinctive piece of jewelry: a large, white gold ring with a cubic zirconium. Physically, he stood between 5 feet 5 inches and 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighed between 130 and 150 pounds. A notable identifying feature was a scar that ran across his abdomen. These details create a picture of the man who walked away from his life that day, leaving behind a profound and enduring mystery.

Over the years, very few clues have emerged to shed light on what might have happened to Charles Solomon. His case is one of many long-standing unsolved disappearances that leave families and communities searching for closure. The Southfield Police Department holds the case file, a silent testament to a life interrupted. The overview of this case is one of sudden, unexplained absence. A 71-year-old man and his beloved dogs disappeared from their Michigan home without a trace, leaving behind only a sparse collection of details for investigators to follow. The lack of any significant developments has left his case cold, a lingering story of loss and uncertainty that began on a July day in 1984.

Last Seen: Jul 1, 1984

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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 — Detroit, Michigan
UP11695 • Found Dec 4, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 70–85 vs 71 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'5"–5'8"
Weight 100%161 lb vs 130–150 lb
79%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP115564
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP115564 • Found Jan 26, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 71 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 40 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'5"–5'8"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 130–150 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Hamtramck, Michigan
UP11983 • Found Oct 18, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 93%Est. 75–85 vs 71 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 52%5'1" vs 5'5"–5'8"
Weight 100%131 lb vs 130–150 lb
77%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP9887 • Found Nov 28, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 59–74 vs 71 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 36%6'1" vs 5'5"–5'8"
Weight 62%189 lb vs 130–150 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP11895
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP11895 • Found Jul 28, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 50–99 vs 71 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'8"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 130–150 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP129067
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP129067 • Found Apr 2, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 70–80 vs 71 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 52%229 mi away
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'5"–5'8"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 130–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue 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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