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Frank Crosswhite Missing Person Case

Last seen in Detroit, Michigan on Dec 1, 2013

Victim Details

Jun 26, 2014

Jan 12, 2024

Frank

Crosswhite

75

63

75 inches

165 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Dec 1, 2013

Detroit

Michigan

Wayne County

48223

15446

Detroit Police Department

Detroit

Michigan

Wayne County

48226

Shannon Jones

Sergeant

1301 3rd St, Michigan

3135961800

Local

Law Enforcement

1406170333

Detroit Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Oct 17, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP25128) and 5 other sources
In the winter of 2013, a 63-year-old man named Frank William Crosswhite vanished from the city of Detroit, Michigan. He was last seen on December 1, 2013, and since that day, there has been no contact with him. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, leaving a void of information for those who knew him. The Detroit Police Department is the investigating agency handling his case, but few details have ever been made public. His case was officially created on June 26, 2014, and he has not been seen or heard from again.

Frank Crosswhite is described as a Black male with brown eyes and gray or partially gray hair that was longer and unkempt at the time he went missing. He also had a long, salt-and-pepper beard. Standing at six feet three inches and weighing around 165 pounds, he was a man of notable height. When he was last seen, it is believed he may have been wearing a blue coat that had a 'Hostess' logo on it. However, it was also known that he would wear whatever clothing he was able to get. Mr. Crosswhite did not own a vehicle of his own and would rely on paying others for rides when he needed to go to the bank to withdraw money.

The disappearance of Frank William Crosswhite is a case with very few leads or available information. For over a decade, his whereabouts have remained a mystery. The lack of specific details regarding the circumstances of his disappearance has made the investigation challenging. Without any communication or sightings since that December day in 2013, the case has grown cold, leaving his family and community with unanswered questions about what happened to him. The official investigation remains open, a quiet and persistent search for a man who seemingly vanished without a trace.
Last Seen: Dec 1, 2013

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Frank William Crosswhite - The Charley Project
  • 6430DMMI - Frank William Crosswhite - Doe Network
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP25128
  • Missing in Michigan | Frank Crosswhite disappeared three years ...
  • 6430DMMI - Frank William Crosswhite

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

    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 — Detroit, Michigan
    UP17123 • Found Sep 22, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 63 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–6'2" vs 6'3"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP14804
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP14804 • Found Jan 22, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 63 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'10" vs 6'3"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP109411
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP109411 • Found Jul 19, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 63 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'1" vs 6'3"
    Weight 64%120 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP75179
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP75179 • Found Jul 14, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 63 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'3" vs 6'3"
    Weight 57%214 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP13877
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP13877 • Found Mar 22, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 79%Est. 40–60 vs 63 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    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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