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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP5209) and 7 other sources
In the summer of 2007, a 36-year-old man named Norris Billingsley, known to some by his nickname Deon, disappeared from Opelika, Alabama. While a specific date of July 18, 2007, is associated with his case, the overall information surrounding his disappearance remains vague. On that evening, he was reportedly at Bennett's Trailer Park, located near south Long Street. At the time, he was a man of about 5'10' and 210 pounds, with black hair that he typically wore in either an afro style or long braids, and brown eyes. When he was last seen, he was wearing a white t-shirt, gray shorts, and red shoes. His departure from the trailer park marks the last time he was ever seen or heard from by his loved ones.

The circumstances leading to his disappearance are unsettling and have left his family with few answers. Witnesses reported seeing Norris getting into a dark green Mazda Protege that was occupied by three other men. This vehicle, which may have had a Macon County license plate, left the trailer park and vanished, taking Norris with it. The identities of the three men in the car have never been publicly released, and it is unknown if they were acquaintances of Norris or strangers. The reason for his getting into the vehicle is also unclear, leaving a void of information at the very heart of the case. The lack of communication from him since that day is completely out of character, deepening the concern for his well-being.

The investigation into Norris Billingsley's disappearance has been handled by the Lee County Sheriff's Office, but the case has yielded very little information over the years. The few available details paint a concerning picture: a man last seen willingly, or perhaps unwillingly, getting into a car with three unknown individuals before vanishing without a trace. The dark green Mazda Protege remains a critical but elusive piece of the puzzle. The case is an overview of a sudden and mysterious disappearance, marked by a lack of significant leads and the lingering question of what happened after Norris Billingsley entered that car on a summer evening in Opelika.

Last Seen: Jul 18, 2007

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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 — Atlanta, Georgia - unidentified case UP60757
John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia
UP60757 • Found Jul 24, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 77%94 mi away
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7"–5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%228 lb vs 210 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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