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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22830) and 3 other sources
In the late winter of 2013, a sense of quiet concern began to grow among the family and friends of Arnett Vaughn, Sr. A 68-year-old man from Detroit, Michigan, Mr. Vaughn was a familiar presence in his community. However, sometime around March of that year, he seemingly vanished without a trace. He was last seen in Detroit, and from that point on, no one has reported hearing from or seeing him again. The circumstances surrounding his last known whereabouts are sparse, leaving his loved ones with a painful absence and a multitude of unanswered questions. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Black male, standing at 6 feet tall and weighing between 130 and 140 pounds, with white hair and brown eyes.

The investigation into Arnett Vaughn, Sr.'s disappearance was opened, with the Detroit Police Department taking the lead on the case. His personal details and the few known facts of his case were entered into national databases for missing persons in the hopes that a lead might surface. His distinguishing features were noted as a scar on his stomach and a pierced ear. When he was last seen, it is believed he was wearing a shirt and pajama bottoms. Despite these details, the trail grew cold quickly. The lack of information and witnesses made the search incredibly challenging for law enforcement and his family. The days turned into weeks, the weeks into months, and then into years, with no significant breakthroughs in the case.

The passage of time has not diminished the hope for answers in the disappearance of Arnett Vaughn, Sr. His case remains open, a silent testament to a life interrupted. The lack of concrete details surrounding his disappearance has been a significant hurdle. There were no signs of foul play immediately apparent, nor was there any indication that he had intended to leave. The overview of this case is one of profound and sudden absence. A man, in the familiar comfort of his own city, disappeared, leaving behind a life and a family searching for him. The investigation has been hampered by a scarcity of information from the very beginning, a challenge that persists to this day. His family and the involved law enforcement agencies continue to seek any information that might finally shed light on what happened to Arnett Vaughn, Sr. in March of 2013.

Last Seen: Mar 1, 2013

Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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 — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP14804
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP14804 • Found Jan 22, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 68 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 76%170 lb vs 130–140 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP109411
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP109411 • Found Jul 19, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 68 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 130–140 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
79%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP17123 • Found Sep 22, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 68 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'2" vs 6'0"
76%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP59591 • Found Jul 28, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 40–99 vs 68 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 99%154 lb vs 130–140 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP106114 • Found Apr 26, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 68 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 95%113 lb vs 130–140 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP15959
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP15959 • Found Sep 21, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 68 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 20%5'6" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 130–140 lb
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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