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Bruce Knight Missing Person Case

Last seen in Saucier, Mississippi on Nov 27, 1989

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Victim Details

May 13, 2015

Jan 12, 2024

Bruce

Knight

69

33

72 inches

74 inches

180 lbs

210 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 27, 1989

Saucier

Mississippi

Harrison County

39574

No

16691

Harrison County Sheriff's Office

Gulfport

Mississippi

Harrison County

39503

Kristi Johnson

Cold Case Contract Employee

10451 Larkin Smith Drive, Mississippi

2288963000

County

Law Enforcement

http://harrisoncountysheriff.com/

1997-02026

Harrison County Sheriff's Office

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

Oct 4, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP28683) and 9 other sources
Bruce Michael Knight, a 33-year-old man from Saucier, Mississippi, was last seen on November 27, 1989. At the time of his disappearance, Knight, who was 6'1" with blonde hair and blue eyes, was known to have tattoos, including a distinctive one on his forearm that read “True to the end.” He also had a small homemade tattoo on his hand and was dealing with substance abuse issues. Knight was planning to start a mechanic shop in Pass Christian, Mississippi, but his family reported that they last heard from him in September of that year.

Despite the last confirmed sighting of Knight in November 1989, he was not officially reported missing until 1993. His case remained cold for years, though in 1997, the Harrison County Sheriff's Department received a tip that suggested Knight had met with foul play. Allegedly, his body was dumped in a body of water near Chattanooga, Tennessee. However, searches in that area and other investigations have so far yielded no conclusive evidence about his fate.

Knight’s case remains unsolved, and while foul play is suspected, little concrete information has surfaced since the 1997 tip. The lack of leads and the delayed missing person report have made it difficult to gather evidence. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office continues to handle the case, appealing to the public for any information that might help solve this long-standing mystery.
Last Seen: Nov 27, 1989

Links to Additional Sources (9)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • 4873DMMS - Bruce Michael Knight - Doe Network
  • Bruce Knight — MissingSippi
  • 1989 Bruce Michael Knight 9-27-1989 - Ms Missing And Uid - Tapatalk
  • COLD CASE 1989 Saucier Bruce Michael Knight ... - Facebook
  • MS - Bruce Knight, 33, Saucier, 27 Nov 1989 | Websleuths
  • What happened to Bruce? Where is he? Bruce Michael Knight ...
  • Bruce Knight Obituary (1952 - 2019) - Otsego, MI - Kalamazoo Gazette
  • Today makes 31 years Bruce Knight has been missing ... - Facebook

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    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.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — Vancleave, Mississippi - unidentified case UP56236
    John Doe — Vancleave, Mississippi
    UP56236 • Found Dec 5, 1992
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%27 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5"–5'10" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Mississippi
    UP3802 • Found May 23, 2006
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 84%145 lb vs 180–210 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Mississippi
    UP13189 • Found Sep 3, 2007
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 100%185 lb vs 180–210 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Blond

    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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