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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP25797) and 5 other sources
On November 5, 1985, 20-year-old Stephen J. Harris and his 21-year-old brother, Robert W. Harris, were last seen in Jamestown, Rhode Island. The brothers left a note at their residence indicating they were going fishing at Fort Wetherill State Park and planned to return by 4:00 p.m. that day. When they failed to come home, their concerned father went to the park to search for them.

Upon arriving at the park, the brothers' father discovered their vehicle parked and locked. Near the water on the rocks, he found one of their fishing poles and a bait container, but there was no sign of Stephen or Robert. An extensive search of the area was conducted, but the brothers were never located.

At the time of his disappearance, Stephen was described as a white male, approximately 5'5" tall and weighing around 150 pounds, with brown hair. His eye color is listed as unknown. While the specific clothing they were wearing is unknown, it was noted that one of the brothers often wore a red vest. Robert had recently been discharged from the United States Marine Corps in September 1985, after serving with the 2nd Marine Division since 1982.

The leading theory in their disappearance is that they may have accidentally fallen into the water and drowned, possibly due to rough weather conditions, but their bodies have never been recovered. The case remains unsolved, and both Stephen and his brother Robert are still considered missing persons. The Jamestown Police Department is the investigating agency for this case.

Last Seen: Nov 5, 1985

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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Sharon, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP16369
John Doe — Sharon, Massachusetts
UP16369 • Found Jun 6, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–22 vs 20
Race 100%White
Location 91%44 mi away
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — North Attleborough, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15501
John Doe — North Attleborough, Massachusetts
UP15501 • Found Apr 11, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%33 mi away
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%153 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Revere, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP14115
John Doe — Revere, Massachusetts
UP14115 • Found Aug 12, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 93%170 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Milford, Connecticut - unidentified case UP13484
John Doe — Milford, Connecticut
UP13484 • Found Mar 24, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–30 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%89 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 93%130 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Block Island, Rhode Island
UP12707 • Found Jan 11, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–26 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%26 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
78%Possible
John Doe — Smithfield, Rhode Island - unidentified case UP12497
John Doe — Smithfield, Rhode Island
UP12497 • Found Jun 18, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 61%Est. 25–35 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 83%122 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Newark, New Jersey
UP1434 • Found Dec 15, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 20
Race 100%White
Location 64%155 mi away
TimingFound 6 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 93%130 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Boston, Massachusetts
UP15971 • Found Mar 14, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%62 mi away
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP9220
John Doe — New York, New York
UP9220 • Found Jun 17, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 66%147 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 87%125 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Somerville, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP14725
John Doe — Somerville, Massachusetts
UP14725 • Found Dec 13, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 44–46 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%63 mi away
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 77%182 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 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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