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Cordell Shepherd Missing Person Case

Last seen in Cleveland, Ohio on Mar 1, 2004

Victim Details

May 17, 2013

Jan 12, 2024

Cordell

Shepherd

49

27

68 inches

71 inches

170 lbs

185 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Mar 1, 2004

Cleveland

Ohio

Cuyahoga County

13558

Cleveland Police Department - 5th District

Cleveland

Ohio

Cuyahoga County

44106

Kevin Callahan

Detective

881 East 152nd Street, Ohio

Local

Law Enforcement

2004-123133

Mar 31, 2004

Cleveland Police Department - 5th District

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP20297) and 8 other sources
In March of 2004, a 27-year-old man named Cordell Raymond Shepherd, also known by his nickname 'Corky,' vanished from Cleveland, Ohio. At the time of his disappearance, he was known to frequently travel between Cleveland and Uniontown, Pennsylvania. The specific details surrounding the last time he was seen are unclear, with some sources stating he was last seen on or around March 28, 2004, while other records indicate his date of last contact as March 1, 2004. He has not been seen or heard from since, and the circumstances of his disappearance remain a mystery with very few details available to the public or law enforcement.

Cordell was an African-American male with black hair and brown eyes. He stood between 5'8' and 5'11' tall and weighed between 170 and 185 pounds. He had some distinctive physical characteristics, including acne and a chipped or broken front tooth. At the time he went missing, he was wearing a goatee. His case has been documented by various missing persons organizations in the hopes of generating new leads.

The investigation into Cordell Shepherd's disappearance has been ongoing for many years, handled by the Cleveland Police Department. Despite the passage of time, his case remains open as investigators and his loved ones continue to seek answers. The lack of information has made the investigation challenging, leaving a void for his family and community. The Ohio Attorney General's Office has noted that the history of his disappearance cannot be established. Overall, the case of Cordell Shepherd is a troubling one, marked by a scarcity of information and the enduring pain of a family left without closure.
Last Seen: Mar 1, 2004

Links to Additional Sources (8)

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  • Missing from Cleveland for 2 decades: Can you bring Cordell ...
  • Cordell Shepherd vanished without a trace. What happened to him ...
  • Missing from Cleveland for 2 decades: Can you bring ... - YouTube
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP20297
  • Cordell Shepherd | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Missing: Cordell Shepherd | Fox 8 Cleveland WJW - FOX 8 News
  • Potential match for Cordell Raymond Shepherd missing 2004 - Reddit
  • Cordell Raymond Shepherd - The Charley Project

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

    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.

    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP12232
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP12232 • Found May 8, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 27
    Race 100%Black
    Location 78%90 mi away
    TimingFound 2 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'11"
    Weight 100%152 lb vs 170–185 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP129335 • Found Aug 14, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 27
    Race 100%Black
    Location 44%311 mi away
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'8"–5'11"
    Weight 100%176 lb vs 170–185 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP11139 • Found Jun 13, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 77%95 mi away
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'11"
    Weight 100%169 lb vs 170–185 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP7642
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP7642 • Found Mar 14, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 78%90 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'11"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP8243
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP8243 • Found Aug 14, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 78%90 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"–5'11"
    Weight 97%150 lb vs 170–185 lb
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP11830 • Found Nov 11, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 79%Est. 30–45 vs 27
    Race 100%Black
    Location 78%90 mi away
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'8"–5'11"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP139136 • Found Jul 27, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 44%309 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'11"
    Weight 97%135–150 lb vs 170–185 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    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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    Forum Posts (3)

    I’ve been following Cordell "Corky" Shepherd's case for some time now, and I find it so puzzling... ...Read More
    04/02/2023
    I'm really interested in the case of Cordell "Corky" Shepherd, who's been missing since 2004.... ...Read More
    02/18/2023
    I found something intriguing while looking into Cordell’s case. Has anyone else come across his... ...Read More
    01/02/2023

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