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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP21336) and 4 other sources
In the summer of 1998, a young man named Frederick 'Freddie' Douglas Stokes seemingly vanished without a trace from Pontiac, Michigan. At the age of 20, Freddie had taken on the responsibility of babysitting for his sister, a commitment he had upheld for three to four weeks. His last confirmed sighting was on June 30, 1998. On that day, the routine of his life was abruptly broken, leaving his family with unanswered questions and the start of a long and painful search for answers. At the time of his disappearance, Frederick was described as a Black / African American male, standing at 5'6' and weighing approximately 135 pounds, with both brown hair and brown eyes.

The circumstances surrounding Freddie's disappearance are unsettlingly sparse. One moment he was a familiar presence in his sister's home, and the next, he was gone. There were no immediate signs of foul play, no note left behind, and no clear indication of where he might have gone. The abruptness of his absence left a void in the lives of his loved ones. The case was reported to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, who opened an investigation into the young man's whereabouts. Despite the passage of time, very few details have emerged to shed light on what might have happened to Freddie on that late June day.

Years have turned into decades, and the case of Frederick Douglas Stokes remains an open and unresolved missing person investigation. The lack of significant developments or new information has left his family in a state of perpetual uncertainty. While there have been some mentions of the investigation shifting focus over the years, official sources continue to classify it as a missing person case. The overview of this case is one of sudden and unexplained absence. A young man, in the midst of a familial duty, disappeared from his everyday life, leaving behind a mystery that continues to endure and a family that still awaits closure.

Last Seen: Jun 30, 1998

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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
UP13155 • Found Sep 28, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–28 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 99%149 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%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 20 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 95%152 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
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 20 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 98%150 lb vs 135 lb
80%Moderate
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP12129
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP12129 • Found Jul 5, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 13–19 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP11139 • Found Jun 13, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 91%Est. 35–50 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%19 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 69%169 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP129330
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP129330 • Found Sep 4, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 48–62 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%126 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Gary, Indiana - unidentified case UP13482
John Doe — Gary, Indiana
UP13482 • Found Jan 22, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–29 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 53%219 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 92%154 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP9909
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP9909 • Found Feb 12, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 96%Est. 24–39 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 52%5'10" vs 5'6"
Weight 22%192 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Flint, Michigan
UP154340 • Found Sep 11, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 93%36 mi away, same state
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'6"
75%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP85815
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP85815 • Found Feb 1, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 45–75 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%126 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
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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