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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP27112) and 4 other sources
On a brisk autumn day in Detroit, Michigan, 39-year-old Leon Jacobs was last seen on November 9, 2013. He was at the Josephine House, an assisted living facility, and then seemingly vanished. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Black male with black hair and brown eyes, standing at approximately 5'9' and weighing between 150 and 160 pounds. The clothing he was last seen wearing consisted of a long-sleeved khaki shirt, khaki shorts, brown boots, and a black baseball cap. Since that day, there has been no contact with him, leaving his family and investigators with a painful lack of answers.

The circumstances surrounding Leon's disappearance are shrouded in uncertainty, with very few details available to the public. His last known location was the Josephine House in Detroit, but what happened after he left the facility remains a mystery. The case was officially created in the NamUs database over a year later, on December 16, 2014, highlighting the initial challenges in gaining traction in the investigation. Despite the passage of time, the case remains open, a testament to the enduring hope of finding him.

The official investigation into Leon Jacobs's disappearance is being handled by the Detroit Police Department. Over the years, information has been gathered, but concrete leads have been scarce. Physical descriptions, including his thick medium afro, have been circulated in the hope that someone might recognize him. The case is a poignant reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind heartbroken families and communities searching for closure. The lack of information has made the investigation incredibly difficult, and the overview of the case is one of a man who disappeared without a trace, leaving a void in the lives of those who knew him.

Last Seen: Nov 9, 2013

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 — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP129330
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP129330 • Found Sep 4, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 81%126 lb vs 160–185 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
79%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP53194
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP53194 • Found Oct 26, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 28–53 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 5'7"–5'9"
79%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP17123 • Found Sep 22, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'2" vs 5'7"–5'9"
79%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP12768 • Found Feb 12, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 95%Est. 40–55 vs 39
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Weight 0%65 lb vs 160–185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP85815
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP85815 • Found Feb 1, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 45–75 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 81%126 lb vs 160–185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP61455 • Found Nov 1, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'2" vs 5'7"–5'9"
77%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP15959
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP15959 • Found Sep 21, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 53%Est. 50–70 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 74%120 lb vs 160–185 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP14804
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP14804 • Found Jan 22, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 49%Est. 50–70 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 160–185 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP14062 • Found Jul 14, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP13877
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP13877 • Found Mar 22, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
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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