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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP29962) and 4 other sources
Jerry Lewis Miller, a 20-year-old man, went missing on November 18, 1983, from Punta Gorda, Florida. At the time of his disappearance, Jerry was last seen driving his yellow Chevrolet El Camino with a black roof. His vehicle was later discovered abandoned near the southbound lanes of Highway 41, at the north end of the Peace River bridge. Despite the recovery of his vehicle, Jerry himself has never been located, and there have been very few leads in the case over the years.

Jerry stood 6'2" and weighed 185 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was known to occasionally use the last name "Utterback." The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and the case has long been considered unsolved. Both law enforcement and his family continue to seek answers, but so far, no significant developments have been made public. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office.

Given the lack of significant details in the case, Jerry's disappearance remains a cold case, and appeals for information continue to be made in hopes of resolving what happened to him nearly four decades ago.

Last Seen: Nov 18, 1983

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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Bonita Springs, Florida
UP7913 • Found Dec 20, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"
Weight 99%210 lb vs 185–190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP1229
John Doe — Florida
UP1229 • Found Apr 30, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%71 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 185–190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Ft Myers, Florida
UP1246 • Found Oct 3, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 21–35 vs 20
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 36%5'7"–5'9" vs 6'2"
Weight 74%142 lb vs 185–190 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — North Port, Florida
UP60596 • Found Jan 1, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"
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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