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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP7076) and 4 other sources
Shawn Darnell Givens, a 33-year-old Black man, vanished from Prince George, Virginia, on June 9, 2008. Just before he went missing, he had come back from a trip to Atlantic City, New Jersey, with some friends. He was last seen in front of the apartment where he was residing. Since that day, no one has reported having any contact with him. His sudden disappearance left his family and friends searching for answers. Givens is described as being between 5'11' and 6'0' tall and weighing between 190 and 200 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Distinctive features include several tattoos: Chinese letters on both of his forearms, a naked lady on his upper arm, 'R.I.P. Jay' also on an upper arm, and a dog on his chest.

The vehicle Givens was known to drive, a 1996 blue Infiniti sedan with Virginia license plate KLZ-9936, has also not been located. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are unsettling, as he seemingly vanished without a trace after returning home. The lack of communication from Givens was reportedly out of character, causing immediate concern among those who knew him. Despite the passage of time, law enforcement and his family have continued to seek information that might lead to his whereabouts.

The investigation into Shawn Givens's disappearance has remained open over the years. The Prince George County Police Department has been handling the case, but details about any potential leads or persons of interest have not been widely publicized. The mystery of what happened to him after he returned from his trip continues to be the central question. The overview of this case is one of a man who disappeared from his own neighborhood under unclear circumstances, leaving behind a life and a family. Without any significant breaks in the case, the path to finding answers has been a long and difficult one for everyone involved.

Last Seen: Jun 9, 2008

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

77%Possible
John Doe — Richmond, Virginia - unidentified case UP14889
John Doe — Richmond, Virginia
UP14889 • Found Mar 7, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 33–49 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 96%26 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'3" vs 5'11"–6'0"
76%Possible
John Doe — Temple Hills, Maryland
UP12046 • Found Dec 27, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 73%112 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 100%198 lb vs 190–200 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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