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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP19621) and 9 other sources
In the winter of 2013, the life of the Loud family in Albany, Georgia, was forever changed. Eddie James Loud, a 44-year-old man, was residing at his mother's home at the time. On the evening of January 26th, he was seen falling asleep on his mother's sofa. The following morning, when his mother awoke, she discovered that her son was gone. There were no signs of a struggle or any indication of where he might have gone. He has not been seen or heard from since that day. His sudden and unexplained disappearance left his family with a void of unanswered questions and a deep sense of loss that has lingered for over a decade.

The initial investigation into Eddie's disappearance yielded few clues. The Albany Police Department was notified and a missing persons report was filed. As days turned into weeks with no word from Eddie, the concern within his family and the community grew. Information regarding the clothes he was last seen wearing or any personal items he may have taken with him has not been made publicly available, adding another layer of difficulty to the search efforts. At the time of his disappearance, Eddie was described as a Black male, 5'7' tall, and weighing between 130 and 145 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Years have passed since Eddie Loud vanished from his mother's home, and his case remains unsolved. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are unsettling, particularly the ordinary nature of his last known moments. The lack of any communication or sightings in the years that followed has been painful for his loved ones, who are left to wonder what happened to him. The investigation into his disappearance is ongoing, and his case is listed in national databases for missing persons in the hope that new information will come to light. The official classification of his case is that of an endangered missing person, a designation that underscores the serious concerns for his welfare. The overview of the case is a story of a man who seemingly vanished without a trace, leaving behind a family searching for answers and a community hoping for a resolution.

Last Seen: Jan 26, 2013

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

77%Possible
John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia - unidentified case UP154154
John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia
UP154154 • Found May 24, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 64%154 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%129 lb vs 130–145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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