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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22898) and 4 other sources
28 year old black male missing in the Key West area since August 29, 1983. Subject was swimming to shore in the Garrison Bight Channel, never made it to shore.
Last Seen: Aug 29, 1983

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Stock Island, Florida
UP15418 • Found Mar 31, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%6'2" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 32%200 lb vs 140–145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP13851
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP13851 • Found Mar 11, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 69%130 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 81%173 lb vs 140–145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1160
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP1160 • Found Jun 15, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 69%130 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 93%164 lb vs 140–145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Florida
UP1257 • Found Mar 15, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 28
Race 100%Black
Location 74%107 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 52%5'6" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 99%125 lb vs 140–145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Islamorada, Florida
UP157312 • Found Nov 24, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 83%73 mi away, same county
TimingFound 39 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–5'11" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 85%115 lb vs 140–145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Key West, Florida
UP6238 • Found May 27, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Weight 100%150 lb vs 140–145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1192
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP1192 • Found Jan 13, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 69%130 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 24%204 lb vs 140–145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Florida
UP1226 • Found Oct 4, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 75%99 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'10"–6'0"
76%Possible
John Doe — Gulf Stream, Florida - unidentified case UP1086
John Doe — Gulf Stream, Florida
UP1086 • Found Mar 27, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 61%172 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 140–145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1168
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP1168 • Found Dec 30, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–40 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 69%130 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 85%170 lb vs 140–145 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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