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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8645) and 7 other sources
In the late summer of 1991, a young man named Tyrone Charles McKithen vanished from his life in Florence, South Carolina, leaving behind a mystery that has endured for decades. On August 21, 1991, the 22-year-old was last seen in the Savannah Grove area of the city. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Black male, standing six feet tall and weighing approximately 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. The day he went missing was like any other, with no indication of the troubling silence that would follow. He has not been seen or heard from since that day, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain largely unknown.

The investigation into Tyrone McKithen's disappearance has been hampered from the start by a significant lack of information. In the years that have passed, very few details have emerged to shed light on what might have happened to him. No personal belongings were reported to have been taken with him, adding to the perplexing nature of his case. Despite the passage of time, his case has remained open, a persistent and painful question for his loved ones and the community. The Florence Police Department has been the primary agency investigating his disappearance, but without new leads, the case has grown cold.

Over three decades later, the search for answers continues for the family of Tyrone McKithen. His disappearance is a somber reminder of the many individuals who vanish without a trace, leaving behind families to navigate a world of uncertainty and hope. Authorities have classified his case as an endangered missing person, acknowledging the limited information and the length of time he has been gone. The overview of this case is one of profound and unsettling stillness; a young man was present one moment and gone the next, with the reasons why and the final outcome of his story still waiting to be discovered. His family continues their long wait for any information that might bring closure.

Last Seen: Aug 21, 1991

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 — Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
UP88145 • Found Apr 23, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 89%Est. 35–50 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1"–6'2" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 160 lb
76%Possible
John Doe — Emerald Isle, North Carolina
UP2806 • Found May 19, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 62%164 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%168 lb vs 160 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.