Crime Solvers Central
Crime Solvers Central
302 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP21580) and 9 other sources
In the winter of 2009, a young man named Tavis William McAlmont vanished, leaving behind a void of information and a family desperate for answers. He was 23 years old when he was last seen on January 31, 2009, inside an apartment at the Highland Apartment Complex located on Washington Road in East Point, Georgia. Nearly a month would pass before he was officially reported as a missing person on February 23, 2009. At the time of his disappearance, Tavis was described as a Black / African American male, standing between 5'11' and 6'0' tall and weighing between 150 and 160 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes. His hair may have been styled in twists or short braids. Tavis also had some distinguishing physical characteristics, including a previous fracture to his left knee and dental issues that caused him frequent toothaches. His typical attire consisted of jeans and oversized t-shirts.

The circumstances surrounding Tavis McAlmont's disappearance remain shrouded in mystery. Details about what led to him being at the apartment complex on that late January day are scarce, and what happened after he was last seen there is unknown. He has not been seen or heard from since that day. The Fairburn Police Department in Georgia is handling the investigation into his case. Despite the passage of time, very little information has been made public about the investigation, and it is not publicly known if foul play is suspected in his disappearance. The lack of substantial leads has left his case lingering, a painful and unresolved chapter for those who know and love him.

The official investigation into Tavis McAlmont's vanishing is ongoing, with the Fairburn Police Department listed as the primary investigating agency. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is also noted as a source of information regarding his case. The case is classified as an endangered missing person case. Over the years, his case has been featured on various platforms for missing persons in the hope of generating new leads. Despite these efforts, his whereabouts remain unknown, and the details of what transpired on that last day of January in 2009 are still a mystery. The case of Tavis McAlmont is a quiet but persistent reminder of a life interrupted, a family left waiting, and a community with unanswered questions.

Last Seen: Jan 25, 2009

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia - unidentified case UP60757
John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia
UP60757 • Found Jul 24, 2017
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%17 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7"–5'8" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 17%228 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Decatur, Georgia - unidentified case UP99400
John Doe — Decatur, Georgia
UP99400 • Found Aug 2, 2020
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 73%Est. 38–52 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 61%106 lb vs 150–160 lb

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.

Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.