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Otis Davis Missing Person Case

Last seen in Detroit, Michigan on Apr 1, 1995

Victim Details

May 7, 2011

Jul 11, 2019

Otis

Davis

83

52

71 inches

145 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Apr 1, 1995

Detroit

Michigan

Wayne County

21520

Detroit Police Department

Detroit

Michigan

Wayne County

48226

Shannon Jones

Sergeant

1301 3rd St, Michigan

3135961800

Local

Law Enforcement

1202110068

Detroit Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP10629) and 2 other sources
Otis Davis, 52, was last seen on April 1, 1995, in Detroit, Michigan. He went missing under circumstances that remain unclear, with reports indicating he had left for a grocery store but never returned home. At the time of his disappearance, Otis was described as an African American male, approximately 5'11" tall, weighing around 145 pounds, with graying hair.

Davis's case has been categorized as endangered missing. Despite the passage of time, efforts to locate him have not yielded substantial results. The Detroit Police Department has been involved in the investigation, but details about potential leads or evidence have not been made publicly available.

The case remains unsolved, and local authorities continue to seek information from the public that could assist in finding Otis Davis or uncovering details about his disappearance.
Last Seen: Apr 1, 1995

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    • 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.

    80%Moderate
    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 52 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 86%170 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%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 52 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 86%120 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP10405 • Found Nov 4, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP11753 • Found Jul 2, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 60–85 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'1" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP8233
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP8233 • Found Apr 28, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 49%192 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    77%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 52 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 26 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'1" vs 5'11"
    Weight 86%120 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP9974 • Found Aug 26, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP11697 • Found Aug 28, 2009
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Hair 70%Black vs Gray
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP12328 • Found Jun 4, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 0%219 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 70%Black vs Gray
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP12326 • Found Jul 9, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'6" vs 5'11"
    Hair 100%Gray 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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