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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP30758) and 3 other sources
In the autumn of 2007, a young man named Jordan Thomas Blackburn vanished from Mesa, Arizona, leaving behind a void of information and a family searching for answers. On October 1, 2007, the 21-year-old was last seen in the city where he resided. Since that day, there has been no contact from him, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain largely a mystery. At the time he went missing, Jordan was described as a White male with brown, shoulder-length wavy hair and green eyes. He stood between 5 feet 6 inches and 6 feet tall and weighed approximately 145 to 155 pounds. His appearance was distinct, with a brown goatee-style beard, piercings in his tongue and possibly his eyebrow, and a tattoo of the number '23' on his wrist. The sparse details available in his case have made the search for him particularly challenging for both his loved ones and law enforcement.

The investigation into Jordan's disappearance was officially opened by the Mesa Police Department, though the public record offers little insight into the specific actions taken in the early days and weeks after he was last seen. Information provided in his public file notes that he had not been living at home since the day he went missing. This detail, while brief, hints at a life in transition, though the full context of his living situation at the time is not publicly known. The case was formally entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System years later, with a report date of October 24, 2015, suggesting a renewed effort to bring his case to public attention and gather new leads after a significant amount of time had passed.

The passage of time has not diminished the hope of finding answers in Jordan Blackburn's case. Despite the limited information that has been made public, his case remains open. The Mesa Police Department continues to list the case as active, and details are available for public viewing in national databases for missing persons. His family has provided DNA samples, which have been processed and entered into national databases, a crucial step in attempting to identify him should he be found. The lack of any substantial leads or reported sightings over the years has left his family in a state of prolonged uncertainty. The official narrative of his disappearance is starkly brief: he was last seen on a specific day, and then he was gone. This overview stands as a quiet testament to the painful ambiguity that surrounds so many missing persons cases, leaving a family to wonder and wait for any news that might bring clarity to the fate of their loved one.

Last Seen: Oct 1, 2007

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona
UP10347 • Found Jan 30, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%61 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–6'0"
77%Possible
John Doe — Rio Verde, Arizona - unidentified case UP118816
John Doe — Rio Verde, Arizona
UP118816 • Found Mar 3, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 96%Est. 38–52 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'6"–6'0"
77%Possible
John Doe — Eloy, Arizona
UP97199 • Found Jan 16, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–34 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'9" vs 5'6"–6'0"
77%Possible
John Doe — Laveen, Arizona - unidentified case UP16527
John Doe — Laveen, Arizona
UP16527 • Found Mar 29, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–6'0"
Weight 0%19 lb vs 145–155 lb
77%Possible
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona - unidentified case UP10989
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona
UP10989 • Found Nov 14, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 91%Est. 27–40 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%61 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–6'0"
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP9200
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP9200 • Found Mar 23, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–28 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
77%Possible
John Doe — Maricopa, Arizona - unidentified case UP6045
John Doe — Maricopa, Arizona
UP6045 • Found Mar 29, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–21 vs 21 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–6'0"
Weight 87%120 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
76%Possible
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona - unidentified case UP91556
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona
UP91556 • Found Apr 28, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 12–20 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%61 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'10" vs 5'6"–6'0"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona - unidentified case UP14564
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona
UP14564 • Found Oct 18, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 27–37 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%61 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 68%5'3" vs 5'6"–6'0"
Weight 49%96 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Casa Grande, Arizona - unidentified case UP6370
John Doe — Casa Grande, Arizona
UP6370 • Found Jul 22, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 98%Est. 23–32 vs 21 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'8" vs 5'6"–6'0"
Hair 60%Black 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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