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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22854) and 4 other sources
In the early hours of March 6, 2013, a 42-year-old man named Christopher 'Chris' Shane from the Hermitage area of Nashville, Tennessee, found himself seeking medical help. Believing he was suffering a heart attack, he went to Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center. After being medically evaluated and released at 12:43 a.m., he left the hospital on foot, carrying only his cell phone and its charger. This would be the last confirmed sighting of Christopher Shane. At the time he vanished, he was wearing a distinctive gray bubble coat with a maroon lining, a blue sweater over a white t-shirt, blue jeans, and black Nike Air Jordan sneakers with white socks.

Following his departure from the hospital, Christopher attempted to make contact with his loved ones. He placed calls to both his stepmother and his girlfriend, but neither was able to answer at that early hour. A few hours later, at 5:30 a.m., a text message was sent from his phone to his girlfriend. When she tried to call him back, the phone went unanswered. Since that brief text exchange, all communication from Christopher ceased, and his phone has apparently been turned off. An extensive search for him yielded no clues as to his whereabouts.

The circumstances surrounding Christopher's disappearance remain a mystery. Those close to him do not believe he would have voluntarily walked away from his life, describing him as a man who was close to his family and dedicated to caring for his nieces and nephews. He did not own a car and typically relied on his girlfriend for transportation or used the public bus system. Distinctive features that might help identify him include a small scar in the middle of his forehead and two missing top front teeth. His case is still considered an unsolved and endangered missing person case, leaving his family with unanswered questions.

Last Seen: Mar 6, 2013

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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 — Huntsville, Alabama
UP11867 • Found Dec 8, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 42
Race 100%White
Location 76%97 mi away
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'9"–6'1"
Weight 100%212 lb vs 200–225 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
77%Possible
John Doe — Antioch, Tennessee
UP92368 • Found May 23, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–42 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 75%5'1"–5'8" vs 5'9"–6'1"
77%Possible
Unidentified Person — Nashville, Tennessee
UP157055 • Found Nov 30, 2025
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Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'9" vs 5'9"–6'1"

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.