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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17505) and 3 other sources
In the summer of 1996, a 53-year-old man named Newman Terrell, who was also known by the nickname Norman, disappeared from the community of East Point, Georgia. Mr. Terrell was a Black / African American man, standing tall at six feet six inches and weighing around 157 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes. His life and circumstances leading up to his disappearance remain largely private, but what is known is that on July 30, 1996, his familiar presence was lost, and a long and painful period of uncertainty began for those who knew him.

The day he was last seen, Newman Terrell was simply walking down a street in East Point. There were no apparent signs of distress or foul play reported at the time of his disappearance. It is understood that Mr. Terrell lived with a history of mental illness, a personal struggle that may have contributed to his vulnerability. The circumstances of his disappearance are quiet and without overt drama, which often makes finding answers even more challenging. He was there one moment, a man walking down a familiar street, and gone the next, leaving a void and a series of unanswered questions in his wake.

For years, the search for answers has continued. Distinguishing marks, such as scars on both his left and right arms, were noted in the hopes that they might help identify him. As time passed, the lack of information and the silence surrounding his whereabouts have been a source of ongoing concern. The East Point Police Department has been the investigating agency in this case. The overview of this case is that of a middle-aged man with a history of mental illness who vanished without a trace from a street in his hometown. His disappearance is a somber reminder of how quickly a person can disappear, leaving behind only memories and the enduring hope for resolution.

Last Seen: Jul 30, 1996

Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia - unidentified case UP154154
John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia
UP154154 • Found May 24, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 29 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 84%129 lb vs 157 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia - unidentified case UP30
John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia
UP30 • Found Oct 6, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
77%Possible
John Doe — East Point, Georgia - unidentified case UP89
John Doe — East Point, Georgia
UP89 • Found Jun 13, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Tucker, Georgia - unidentified case UP61145
John Doe — Tucker, Georgia
UP61145 • Found Feb 1, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%17 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 70%118 lb vs 157 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia - unidentified case UP468
John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia
UP468 • Found Mar 8, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 36%5'11" vs 5'6"
Weight 98%140 lb vs 157 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Jonesboro, Georgia - unidentified case UP2107
John Doe — Jonesboro, Georgia
UP2107 • Found Apr 6, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 34–57 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 52%5'10" vs 5'6"
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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