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Ricky Caldwell Missing Person Case

Last seen in Jacksonville, Florida on Aug 31, 2013

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Victim Details

Apr 14, 2014

Jan 12, 2024

Ricky

Caldwell

40

27

67 inches

130 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Aug 31, 2013

Jacksonville

Florida

Duval County

23175

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

Jacksonville

Florida

Duval County

32202

501 East Bay Street, Florida

9046300500

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.jaxsheriff.org/

2013-613176

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 3, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP24220) and 5 other sources
Ricky Lamar Caldwell, a 27-year-old man, was last seen on August 31, 2013, in the 3500 block of Broadway Avenue in Jacksonville, Florida. He was reported missing by his family on September 6, 2013, after no one had heard from him. At the time of his disappearance, Caldwell was described as 5'7", weighing 130 pounds, with black dreadlocks and a tattoo of the name "Chakila" on his neck.

Caldwell’s disappearance remains a mystery, and few details have emerged since he went missing. Authorities have investigated his case, but no significant leads or information regarding his whereabouts have been made public. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office continues to seek information from anyone who might have seen or heard from Caldwell around the time of his disappearance.

Caldwell's case is part of the larger missing persons investigations in Jacksonville, where unresolved cases like his continue to impact families and communities.
Last Seen: Aug 31, 2013

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Jacksonville man, 27, missing since Aug. 31 - News4JAX
  • Ricky Lamar Caldwell - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP24220
  • 10 years of MISSING IN AMERICA - NBC News
  • Jacksonville Sheriff's Office - Missing Person - Please Share Ricky ...

    • 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.

    76%Possible
    John Doe — Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    UP12951 • Found Jan 30, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 94%Est. 28–42 vs 27
    Race 100%Black
    Location 44%305 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%132 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Palm Coast, Florida - unidentified case UP97421
    John Doe — Palm Coast, Florida
    UP97421 • Found Jul 18, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 88%55 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'2"–5'9" vs 5'7"

    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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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