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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP24402) and 5 other sources
On a spring evening in Michigan, on May 20, 2010, a 35-year-old man named Randolph Duane Lovette, known to his loved ones as Randy, vanished without a trace. He was last seen between 10:00 and 11:00 p.m. in Redford, riding his bicycle towards his home on Rutland Street on the west side of Detroit, in the vicinity of Grand River Avenue and the Southfield Freeway. An African American male with a light complexion, Randolph stood around 5 feet 9 inches tall and had a stocky, athletic build, weighing between 195 and 210 pounds. He had distinctive features, including a light mustache and goatee, broad shoulders, and was missing one or two of his front teeth. At the time he went missing, Randolph was a student at Western Michigan University and was also a military veteran.

The evening he disappeared, Randolph was simply making his way home, a familiar journey that should have ended safely. However, he never arrived, and no one has reported hearing from him since that night. His case is classified as an endangered missing person, a stark acknowledgment of the potential peril he may have faced. The years that have followed his disappearance have been filled with silence and a painful lack of answers for his family and friends. The Detroit Police Department is handling the investigation into his disappearance, but despite the passage of time, the case remains unsolved.

The circumstances surrounding Randolph's disappearance are shrouded in mystery, leaving those who care for him to grapple with uncertainty. His family holds the painful suspicion that he may have been the victim of foul play, even suggesting the possibility of a relative's involvement. This belief adds a layer of complexity and heartache to an already tragic situation. As the years turn into a decade and beyond, the hope of finding Randolph and understanding what happened to him has not faded for those who continue to search for him. His case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who vanish, leaving behind a void of information and a family waiting for closure. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Randolph Lovette is urged to contact the Detroit Police Department.

Last Seen: May 20, 2010

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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP11139 • Found Jun 13, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 94%169 lb vs 195–210 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%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 35 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 5'8"–5'9"
78%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP17123 • Found Sep 22, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 84%Est. 45–70 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'2" vs 5'8"–5'9"
78%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP9963
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP9963 • Found Feb 17, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 40–60 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 36%120 lb vs 195–210 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP61455 • Found Nov 1, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'2" vs 5'8"–5'9"
77%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP9974 • Found Aug 26, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 65%Est. 40–55 vs 35
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
76%Possible
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 35 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 45%126 lb vs 195–210 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
76%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 35 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 45%126 lb vs 195–210 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP12768 • Found Feb 12, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 91%Est. 40–55 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Weight 0%65 lb vs 195–210 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Flint, Michigan
UP154340 • Found Sep 11, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 86%60 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'8"–5'9"

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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