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Deandre Brown Missing Person Case

Last seen in Jasper, Alabama on Jul 29, 2005

Victim Details

Jan 8, 2010

Feb 11, 2020

Deandre

Brown

43

22

72 inches

73 inches

210 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Jul 29, 2005

Jasper

Alabama

Walker County

No

30746

Jasper Police Department

Jasper

Alabama

Walker County

35541

Matt Dozier

Investigative Lieutenant

1610 Alabama Avenue, Alabama

2052216790

Local

Law Enforcement

www.jaspercity.com/

080205018

Jul 25, 2005

Jasper Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 15, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP4601) and 10 other sources
In the late morning of July 29, 2005, 22-year-old Deandre Nativoni Brown was last seen in Jasper, Alabama. Accounts of his intended destination that day vary slightly; one report indicates he planned to walk to a nearby store from his home, while another states he was seen at approximately 11:00 a.m. on Birmingham Drive, intending to visit a friend in Carbon Hill. Known for maintaining close contact with his family, his failure to return home caused immediate alarm. At the time of his disappearance, Deandre was driving his sister's 1991 Honda Prelude. He was wearing a white t-shirt, Tommy Hilfiger blue denim shorts, black leather Birkenstock sandals, and several pieces of gold jewelry, including a watch, a necklace, a bracelet, and rings. Deandre is described as a Black male, 6'0' tall and weighing 210 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He has distinct tattoos: the name 'Ahmari' in cursive on his right bicep and a cross with the words 'God's child' on his upper left arm.

The circumstances following Deandre's disappearance quickly pointed towards the possibility of foul play. Just two days after he was last seen, the Honda Prelude he had been driving was discovered by Birmingham Police near the Rickwood Field area. The vehicle had been completely destroyed by fire, and there was no sign of Deandre at the scene. The investigation uncovered more disturbing evidence when authorities searched the neighborhood in Carbon Hill where Deandre had reportedly gone to visit a friend. In that vicinity, witnesses reported having heard gunshots on the day he vanished. The search of the area yielded some of Deandre's clothing, which tragically was found to have his blood on it. These findings intensified the concerns of his family and law enforcement, shifting the focus of the case.

Years have passed since Deandre Brown was last seen, yet his case remains an active and unsolved missing person investigation. His family has endured a long and painful journey, left without answers about what happened to him. Law enforcement agencies, including the Jasper Police Department, continue to seek information that could lead to a breakthrough. At one point, Governor Bob Riley offered a $5,000 reward for information that would lead to the arrest and conviction of anyone responsible for his disappearance. The case is a distressing mystery, marked by an abrupt disappearance, the discovery of his sister's burned car, and the grim finding of his blood-stained clothing. Despite the passage of time, the search for answers for Deandre and his loved ones continues.
Last Seen: Jul 29, 2005

Links to Additional Sources (10)

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  • Deandre Nativoni Brown - The Charley Project
  • Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Online Services
  • Missing man's burned car
  • Police search for Jasper man - The Tuscaloosa News
  • Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Community Information Center
  • Deandre Nativoni Brown
  • Southern Gone Podcast on X:
  • Deandre Brown – The Charley Project Blog
  • Deandre Nativoni Brown is our featured missing person. Brown was ...
  • AL - Deandre Nativoni Brown, 22, Jasper, 29 July 2005 | Websleuths

    • 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.

    75%Possible
    John Doe — Birmingham, Alabama - unidentified case UP578
    John Doe — Birmingham, Alabama
    UP578 • Found Jul 16, 2007
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–99 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 94%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 24 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    Weight 60%150 lb vs 210 lb

    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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    I can't stop thinking about the fact that Deandre left on foot to go to the store and just vanished... ...Read More
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