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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP35441) and 5 other sources
On August 1, 2009, 51-year-old Keith Reynolds Thompson was last seen in Pontiac, Michigan. At the time of his disappearance, he was on parole and was known to be residing in the Pontiac area. Thompson, a white male with red or auburn hair and blue eyes, stood at approximately five feet nine inches tall and weighed around 140 pounds. He has several distinctive physical features, including multiple scars on his face, neck, legs, and foot, as well as tattoos on both of his feet. He has also been known to use the alias Steven Earl Thompson.

The circumstances surrounding Keith Thompson's disappearance remain unclear. Information regarding what he was wearing or his state of mind at the time he went missing has not been made publicly available. The case was officially reported to the Michigan State Police on September 19, 2016, over seven years after he was last seen. This significant delay in reporting has likely added to the challenges faced by investigators in gathering timely information and evidence.

The investigation into Keith Thompson’s whereabouts is ongoing. His information has been entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under case number MP35441. Law enforcement has collected DNA samples from his brother and half-sister to aid in potential identification efforts. The lack of public information regarding the investigation suggests that there have been few leads to follow. The overview of this case is one of limited details and a considerable passage of time since the last known contact, making the search for answers increasingly difficult for both his family and the authorities.

Last Seen: Aug 1, 2009

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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 — 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 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Red
78%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP14508
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP14508 • Found Jan 13, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%138 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Red
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — Taylor, Michigan
UP17231 • Found Mar 5, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 0%210 lb vs 140 lb
76%Possible
John Doe — Romulus, Michigan
UP92551 • Found Dec 9, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Race 100%White
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%150–170 lb vs 140 lb

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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