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Eugene Mccommon Missing Person Case

Last seen in Chattanooga, Tennessee on Dec 5, 1991

Victim Details

Oct 1, 2010

Jan 5, 2024

Eugene

Mccommon

69

35

69 inches

135 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 5, 1991

Chattanooga

Tennessee

Hamilton County

37406

No

9120

Chattanooga Police Department

Chattanooga

Tennessee

Hamilton County

37406

Vincent Holoman

Investigative Sergeant

3410 Amnicola Highway, Tennessee

4236435000

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.chattanooga.gov/police-department

91-127545

Dec 5, 1991

Chattanooga Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8318) and 3 other sources
On December 5, 1991, a 35-year-old man named Male Eugene McCommon was with his boat on the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, Tennessee. As he was preparing the vessel to navigate through the locks near the Chickamauga Dam, he reportedly fell overboard into the water. Eyewitnesses at the scene saw him go under the surface on the lower side of the dam. Tragically, he did not resurface. At the time of this incident, Mr. McCommon was described as being 5'9' tall and weighing approximately 135 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a white pullover t-shirt, blue jeans, and tennis shoes. A tattoo of an unknown design was on his left arm, and he was known to sometimes grow a beard.

In the immediate aftermath of Eugene McCommon's disappearance, search efforts were launched to locate him in the waters of the Tennessee River. Despite these searches, his body was never recovered. Authorities have long held the belief that he likely drowned following the fall from his boat. The circumstances surrounding the event, as reported by those who saw it happen, pointed to a tragic accident. No evidence has ever emerged to suggest any alternative explanation for what happened that day. His case is classified as a 'Lost/Injured Missing' person.

Years have passed since Eugene McCommon was last seen, yet his case remains open. Information regarding his disappearance has been entered into national missing persons databases with the hope that any new information might one day come to light. The Chattanooga Police Department has maintained the official record of the case. The core of this case rests on the eyewitness accounts of him falling into the Tennessee River and not being seen again. Without the recovery of his remains, the presumption of drowning, while strong, remains the official conclusion of this long-unresolved matter.
Last Seen: Dec 5, 1991

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Eugene T. McCommon - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP8318 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Eugene T Mccommon - Tennessee Missing Person Directory

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

    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 — Birchwood, Tennessee - unidentified case UP8189
    John Doe — Birchwood, Tennessee
    UP8189 • Found Aug 28, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
    Weight 26%190 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Murfreesboro, Tennessee
    UP1554 • Found Dec 11, 1992
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 69%Est. 40–50 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%83 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
    Weight 67%170 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Smyrna, Georgia
    UP80025 • Found Mar 27, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%92 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
    Weight 98%150 lb vs 135 lb
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia - unidentified case UP562
    John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia
    UP562 • Found May 6, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%104 mi away
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 135 lb
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Oakridge, North Carolina - unidentified case UP2646
    John Doe — Oakridge, North Carolina
    UP2646 • Found Feb 1, 1992
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 35
    Race 100%White
    Location 44%306 mi away
    TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%143 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

    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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