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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9567) and 10 other sources
Norman Held, 64, was last seen on January 4, 2011, in Walls, Mississippi. He had just left B.J.'s Barbershop in Horn Lake around noon, driving his maroon 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. This would be the last time anyone saw him. Held, who had a surgical scar on his neck from a prior operation, was wearing eyeglasses and may have been sporting a yellow rope chain with a cross.

Several months later, on September 22, 2011, Held's truck was discovered submerged in the Mississippi River near Bass Landing. Although the vehicle was located, Held's body was not inside. Authorities believe the strong river currents may have forced him out of the truck through a broken window or swept him away while he attempted to escape. Despite continued efforts, his remains have not been recovered, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear.

Held's case remains open, with the Desoto County Sheriff's Department handling the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact local authorities.

Last Seen: Jan 4, 2011

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Memphis, Tennessee
UP13584 • Found Oct 29, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 64 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'9"
76%Possible
John Doe — Tennessee
UP17818 • Found Mar 21, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 64 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 68%6'0" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 43%114 lb vs 180–200 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
75%Possible
John Doe — Memphis, Tennessee
UP69790 • Found Nov 6, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 64 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 36%6'2" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 78%140 lb vs 180–200 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Lindale, Texas
UP11875 • Found Nov 7, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 64 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 40%346 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 95%156 lb vs 180–200 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
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.