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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP2888) and 11 other sources
In the early evening of December 6, 1998, 13-year-old Fred Wright was at his family’s home in Tuskegee, Alabama. An adult male, who was also inside the house at the time, was the last person to see him that day. After this sighting, Fred vanished without a trace and has not been seen or heard from since. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are unsettling, particularly given the limited information that has been made available to the public over the years. His case is classified as an endangered missing person, and foul play is suspected.

At the time he went missing, Fred was described as a Black male with black hair and brown eyes. He stood at 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighed around 115 pounds. He had a few distinguishing physical features, including a chipped front tooth and a mole on his neck or shoulder area. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency continues to list him as an active and involuntary missing person. Over the years, age-progressed photos have been created and circulated to provide an idea of what Fred might look like as he has gotten older.

The investigation into Fred's disappearance has been fraught with challenges and a scarcity of public information. Authorities have indicated that there was a suspect in his case; however, this individual was never publicly named and is now deceased. This development has left his family with few answers and a case that has grown cold with the passage of time. The lack of significant leads has made it difficult for law enforcement to piece together the events of that December evening. The overview of this case is one of profound and sudden loss, a young boy who disappeared from the security of his own home, leaving behind a mystery that has endured for decades and a family still waiting for closure.

Last Seen: Dec 6, 1998

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.

77%Possible
John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia - unidentified case UP10228
John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia
UP10228 • Found Apr 7, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–29 vs 13 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 71%119 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%6'0" vs 5'9"
Weight 99%127 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 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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