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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP28350) and 2 other sources
In the late summer of 1985, a 35-year-old man named Lillard Young vanished, leaving behind a mystery that has endured for decades. He was last seen on August 1, 1985, at the Rocky Top Bar in Tazewell, a town nestled in Claiborne County, Tennessee. At the time of his disappearance, Young was described as a white male, standing between 5 feet 5 inches and 5 feet 9 inches tall, and weighing between 120 and 150 pounds. He had brown hair and hazel eyes. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and despite the passage of time, his case continues to be an active investigation.

Lillard Young's life was not confined to Claiborne County. He had connections to several other counties in Tennessee, including Anderson, Davidson, Grainger, and Hamblen. His ties extended beyond the state lines of Tennessee, reaching into Georgia, Pearl River County in Mississippi, Collier County in Florida, and even as far north as Montgomery County in Ohio. This extensive network of locations has led investigators to consider the possibility that his disappearance could be connected to any of these areas. However, this has also broadened the scope of the investigation, making it a complex and challenging case to solve.

The investigation into Lillard Young's disappearance was officially reported to the Claiborne County Sheriff's Department years later, on April 15, 2015. Over the years, law enforcement has pursued various leads, but none have resulted in a breakthrough. The lack of significant progress has left his family and community with unanswered questions and a sense of unresolved loss. His case is a poignant reminder of the many individuals who have gone missing, leaving behind loved ones to grapple with the uncertainty. The overview of this case is one of a man who seemingly vanished without a trace, leaving a cold case that has puzzled investigators for years and a family still searching for answers.

Last Seen: Aug 1, 1985

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Knoxville, Tennessee
UP1574 • Found Sep 21, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 89%Est. 27–34 vs 35
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'5"–5'9"
79%Possible
John Doe — Lexington, Kentucky
UP85 • Found Apr 17, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–35 vs 35
Race 100%White
Location 71%121 mi away
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'9"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 120–150 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — Ellijay, Georgia - unidentified case UP4703
John Doe — Ellijay, Georgia
UP4703 • Found Aug 9, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 31–51 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 69%132 mi away
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'5"–5'9"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 120–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia - unidentified case UP662
John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia
UP662 • Found Jun 19, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 35
Race 100%White
Location 57%190 mi away
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'9"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 120–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Dandridge, Tennessee - unidentified case UP1547
John Doe — Dandridge, Tennessee
UP1547 • Found Jun 14, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 41–50 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'9"
Weight 18%209 lb vs 120–150 lb
76%Possible
John Doe — Somerset, Kentucky - unidentified case UP80
John Doe — Somerset, Kentucky
UP80 • Found Jul 9, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%72 mi away
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'5"–5'9"
76%Possible
John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia - unidentified case UP664
John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia
UP664 • Found Nov 4, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 57%191 mi away
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'5"–5'9"
Weight 80%177 lb vs 120–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
76%Possible
John Doe — Georgia
UP152052 • Found May 7, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 62%167 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 5'5"–5'9"
Weight 90%170–180 lb vs 120–150 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Knoxville, Tennessee - unidentified case UP107847
John Doe — Knoxville, Tennessee
UP107847 • Found Aug 5, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 38 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'9"
75%Possible
John Doe — Kentucky - unidentified case UP79
John Doe — Kentucky
UP79 • Found Aug 7, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 62%166 mi away
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'9"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 120–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown 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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