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Christopher Bailey Missing Person Case

Last seen in Gaithersburg, Maryland on Aug 25, 2006

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Victim Details

Oct 1, 2012

May 26, 2020

Christopher

Bailey

59

39

69 inches

170 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Aug 25, 2006

Gaithersburg

Maryland

Montgomery County

20879

12414

Montgomery County Police Department

Gaithersburg

Maryland

Montgomery County

20878

Public Safety Headquarters, Maryland

3012798000

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/pol/about/index.html

M06053701

Sep 25, 2006

Montgomery County Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 16, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17618) and 5 other sources
Christopher Wayne Bailey, a 39-year-old man from Gaithersburg, Maryland, was last seen on August 25, 2006. He was reportedly walking shoeless along Route 270 in Montgomery County. According to sources, Bailey was suffering from an undiagnosed mental disorder, which may have contributed to his vulnerable state at the time of his disappearance. A family friend was the last known person to have seen him walking on that day.

Standing 5'9" and weighing around 170 pounds, Bailey is described as having black hair and brown eyes. Despite extensive efforts by law enforcement, including the Montgomery County Police, no significant leads have emerged regarding his whereabouts. His case remains open, and authorities continue to seek information that could lead to answers. His DNA is available for comparison, though no further identifiers or clues have been reported.

This case is still considered an endangered missing person situation, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Montgomery County Police.
Last Seen: Aug 25, 2006

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • 4920DMMD - Christopher Wayne Bailey - Doe Network
  • Have You Seen Me? Search Continues for Missing People From DC ...
  • MD- Christopher Wayne Bailey, 40, Gaithersburg, 25 Aug 2006
  • Crimhorra - Christopher Wayne Bailey, who suffered ... - Facebook

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

    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.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Temple Hills, Maryland
    UP12046 • Found Dec 27, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
    Weight 87%198 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland - unidentified case UP112992
    John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
    UP112992 • Found May 3, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 19–39 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%156 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP155373 • Found Feb 9, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 71%120 mi away
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 86%141 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6575
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP6575 • Found May 25, 2009
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 55%199 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
    UP10110 • Found Jun 13, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 30–60 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 94%31 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%177 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland - unidentified case UP10211
    John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
    UP10211 • Found Jan 15, 2009
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 16–40 vs 39 when missing
    Location 93%35 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 35%234 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
    UP2905 • Found Jun 11, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 44–100 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 95%29 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Urbana, Maryland
    UP897 • Found Dec 1, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 55%Est. 50–100 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%14 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black

    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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