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Odell Jones Missing Person Case

Last seen in Ft Lauderdale, Florida on Feb 15, 2005

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Victim Details

Aug 27, 2013

Jun 21, 2018

Odell

Jones

71

50

61 inches

180 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Feb 15, 2005

Ft Lauderdale

Florida

Broward County

14108

Fort Lauderdale Police Department

Fort Lauderdale

Florida

Broward County

33312

1300 West Broward Boulevard, Florida

9547644357

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.flpd.org/home

05-030012

Mar 8, 2005

Fort Lauderdale Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 13, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP21618) and 2 other sources
Odell Jones Jr., a 50-year-old man, went missing on February 15, 2005, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. On the day of his disappearance, Jones walked away from a residence and never returned. He was reported missing, and despite investigations, there has been little progress in locating him. Jones, who was nicknamed "OJ," is described as an African-American male, standing 5'11" and weighing around 180 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes at the time he went missing.

His case remains unsolved, with authorities continuing to search for information that might lead to his whereabouts. The Fort Lauderdale Police Department is handling the investigation, and public assistance has been requested in hopes of generating new leads. Despite the time that has passed, his family and investigators are still seeking answers.
Last Seen: Feb 15, 2005

Links to Additional Sources (2)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP21618 | NamUs
  • Odell Jones Jr. - The Charley Project

    • 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.

    75%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP6878 • Found Nov 14, 2009
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 99%Est. 55–70 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'5" vs 5'1"

    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.

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