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Brent Rivers Missing Person Case

Last seen in Knoxville, Tennessee on Nov 26, 2023

Victim Details

Created

Jan 2, 2024

Case Added

Jan 2, 2024

First Name

Brent

Last Name

Rivers

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

66 inches

Height To

68 inches

Weight

150 lbs

Weight To

160 lbs

Ethnicity

Black / African American

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Nov 26, 2023

City

Knoxville

State

Tennessee

County

Knox County

Zip Code

37917

Tribal Land

Agency ID

133554

Agency Name

Knoxville Police Department

Agency City

Knoxville

Agency State

Tennessee

Agency County

Knox County

Agency Zip Code

37915

Agency Contact

christopher Bell

Contact Job Title

detective

Agency Address

800 Howard Baker Junior Avenue, Tennessee

Agency Phone

8652157000

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

http://knoxvilletn.gov/government/city_departments_offices/police_department/

Agency Case #

23041178

Primary Agency

Knoxville Police Department

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 9, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP113916) and 1 other source

In the late autumn of 2023, a 56-year-old man named Brent Tolly Rivers vanished from Knoxville, Tennessee. His last known contact with anyone was a phone call on November 26th. During the conversation, which took place around 11:00 AM, he mentioned being at a bonfire somewhere in the city. At the time of his disappearance, Brent was experiencing homelessness, a circumstance that added a layer of vulnerability to his situation and concern for his well-being. His disappearance left those who knew him with a profound sense of worry and a multitude of unanswered questions.

The circumstances surrounding the last communication with Brent are particularly troubling. After the initial phone call, repeated attempts to reach him were unsuccessful. In a disturbing turn of events, when a call was finally answered, it was not by Brent. An unknown male claimed to have bought the phone from Brent for thirty dollars. This transaction was alleged to have taken place near the Broadway Shopping Center, a location Brent was known to frequent. The idea that he would sell his phone, a vital link to the world, was completely out of character for him and immediately raised alarms for those who cared for him.

The report of his phone being sold cast a dark shadow over the case, suggesting that something unfortunate may have happened to him. The person who reported him missing was adamant that Brent would not have willingly parted with his phone, deepening the fear that he could have been a victim of foul play. He was known to spend time around the back of the Broadway Shopping Center, an area that became a focal point in the early days of the investigation into his whereabouts. The case of Brent Tolly Rivers is a poignant reminder of the fragility of life, especially for those living on the margins of society, and his disappearance remains a distressing mystery.
Last Seen: Nov 26, 2023

Links to Additional Sources (1)

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Brent Rivers Missing Person Flyer | Knoxville, TN | CaseTrace

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.

80%Moderate

John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia

UP154154 • Found May 24, 2025

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 56 when missing

Race 100%Black

Location 63%158 mi away

TimingFound 18 months after last seen

Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'8"

Weight 93%129 lb vs 150–160 lb

Hair 100%Black vs Black

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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Brent Rivers Missing Person Case

Last seen in Knoxville, Tennessee on Nov 26, 2023

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (1)

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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