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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP26386) and 14 other sources
Desmond Moore, a 24-year-old man from Gautier, Mississippi, was last seen on August 30, 2014. He left his mother's home around 11 a.m. to meet friends at a nearby Pizza Hut on Ladnier Road, but he never arrived and has not been heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, Moore was described as being between 5'9" and 5'11", weighing approximately 140 to 160 pounds, with brown hair styled in dreadlocks and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and black basketball shorts with a white stripe.

Despite efforts from both his family and local authorities, few details have emerged about what may have happened to him. His mother, Delaina Moore, has tirelessly advocated for more attention to his case, as she has expressed frustration over the lack of investigative progress. The Gautier Police Department continues to handle the case, but no significant leads have surfaced in the years since his disappearance.

His case remains unsolved, and authorities encourage anyone with information to come forward.

Last Seen: Aug 30, 2014

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

77%Possible
John Doe — Belle Chasse, Louisiana - unidentified case UP54169
John Doe — Belle Chasse, Louisiana
UP54169 • Found Dec 1, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 76%96 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Pascagoula, Mississippi - unidentified case UP120706
John Doe — Pascagoula, Mississippi
UP120706 • Found Apr 14, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 19–99 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 80%190 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 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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