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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP10642) and 4 other sources
In the city of Flint, Michigan, a man named Jesse Lee Hines vanished, leaving behind a void of information and a case with few available details. There is some discrepancy in the exact date he was last seen; some sources say it was in May of 2004, while others state December 4, 2010. At the time of his disappearance, he was a Black male, either 52 or 58 years old, standing between 6'0' and 6'1' tall, and weighing between 175 and 185 pounds. Hines was known for his distinct appearance; he had graying black hair that he wore in long dreadlocks falling below his shoulders and at times had a goatee. When he was last seen, he was reportedly wearing a dark-colored jacket and jeans.

The circumstances surrounding Jesse Hines's disappearance are notably sparse, a fact that has made the investigation challenging for the Flint Police Department. Since he was last seen in Flint, there has been no contact, and he has not been heard from again. The lack of details has left his family and the community with unanswered questions and a sense of unresolved loss. His case is one of many unsolved missing persons cases in the Flint area, a city that has contended with a significant number of such investigations over the years.

The investigation into what happened to Jesse Lee Hines remains open, though it is considered a cold case. His information is listed in national missing persons databases in the hope that new leads may emerge. The scarcity of information has been a significant hurdle, and without further evidence or witnesses, the case has remained stagnant. The overview of this case is one of profound uncertainty, a man who disappeared with very few clues as to what might have transpired, leaving a family to wonder about the fate of their loved one.

Last Seen: Dec 4, 2010

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP14804
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP14804 • Found Jan 22, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'1"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 175–185 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP10405 • Found Nov 4, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 58
Race 100%Black
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'1"
78%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP9963
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP9963 • Found Feb 17, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'1"
Weight 54%120 lb vs 175–185 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
76%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP109411
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP109411 • Found Jul 19, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 87%56 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"–6'1"
Weight 54%120 lb vs 175–185 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
76%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP17123 • Found Sep 22, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'2" vs 6'0"–6'1"
75%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP75179
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP75179 • Found Jul 14, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 84%6'3" vs 6'0"–6'1"
Weight 88%214 lb vs 175–185 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray

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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