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Leon Davenport Missing Person Case

Last seen in Washington, District of Columbia on Feb 19, 2009

Victim Details

Aug 21, 2010

Jan 12, 2024

Leon

Davenport

54

37

69 inches

71 inches

170 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Feb 19, 2009

Washington

District of Columbia

District of Columbia

8936

DC Metropolitan Police Department Missing Persons Unit

Washington

District of Columbia

District of Columbia

20019

Matthew Batko

Detective

5002 Hayes Street Northeast, District of Columbia

2025766768

State

Law Enforcement

https://missing.dc.gov/

09-031-318

DC Metropolitan Police Department Missing Persons Unit

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 14, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP7965) and 8 other sources
Davenport was last seen in the 4600 block of Jay Street northeast in Washington, D.C. at noon on February 19, 2009. He got into a heated argument with the mother of his unborn child and the police were called. When they arrived, Davenport left the scene. He was driving a leased silver 2008 Mazda 5 truck with Maryland license plates numbered MWZ-183.

The officers gave chase and were trying to get him to stop, but Davenport refused to pull over and once he hit the Maryland border, the police stopped chasing him. He has never been heard from again. His vehicle was subsequently found in Virginia; there were no indications of foul play.

Davenport left behind a young son with special needs. whom he spent time with daily. His daughter was born the day after he disappeared. Davenport's girlfriend had had two prior miscarriages and he was happy that her pregnancy had gone smoothly and was looking forward to the birth. He's described as a quiet, reserved individual and it's uncharacteristic of him to leave without warning.

He was a studio engineer, but before his disappearance he had chosen to focus on his music career full-time; he performed performed with the local rap group C-Ban. Although he's had some problems with the law in the past, police stated he had no reason to leave of his own accord. His case remains unsolved.
Last Seen: Feb 19, 2009

Links to Additional Sources (8)

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  • Family members still holding out hope for DC missing persons
  • Missing Kids Readiness Program - MissingKids.org
  • Leon Edward Davenport - The Charley Project
  • Vanished: The case of Leon Davenport - The Washington Post
  • Missing and Forgotten: Leon Edward Davenport
  • Man Disappears Day Before His Daughter's Birth - NewsOne
  • [PDF] Leon Davenport, aka “Turbo” - Metropolitan Police Department (MPD)
  • MISSING Since Feb 19, 2009: Leon Davenport of Wash, DC. Leon ...

    • 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 — Temple Hills, Maryland
    UP12046 • Found Dec 27, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%8 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    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 37 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 93%35 mi away
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 100%156 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
    UP10110 • Found Jun 13, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 30–60 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 93%35 mi away
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 100%177 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP155373 • Found Feb 9, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 94%Est. 55–65 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 70%124 mi away
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 86%141 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Alexandria, Virginia
    UP75436 • Found Sep 29, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 77%Est. 25–35 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%9 mi away
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
    UP12903 • Found Jun 3, 2014
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 37 when missing
    Location 93%36 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 170 lb
    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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