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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP3155) and 4 other sources
Douglas Carl Denson, age 27, disappeared on April 24, 1985, from Orlando, Florida, under circumstances that have raised suspicions of foul play. At the time of his disappearance, Denson was described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing 5'8" and weighing approximately 160 pounds. His last known location was Orlando, though the details surrounding the day of his disappearance remain vague.

Despite searches and investigative efforts by the Orange County Sheriff's Office, no substantial leads have emerged regarding Denson’s fate. His case has long been classified as an endangered missing person case, with authorities suspecting foul play might have been involved. Unfortunately, key identifiers such as dental records, fingerprints, or DNA have not been available, further complicating the investigation.

The lack of significant evidence and the circumstances of his disappearance, including no personal items or clothing being reported as missing alongside him, have left this case cold for decades. Investigators continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward, as his case remains unsolved nearly 40 years later.

Last Seen: Apr 24, 1985

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP582
John Doe — Florida
UP582 • Found Dec 19, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 84%131 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Orlando, Florida
UP579 • Found Aug 10, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Orlando, Florida - unidentified case UP2299
John Doe — Orlando, Florida
UP2299 • Found Nov 11, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Tampa, Florida - unidentified case UP179
John Doe — Tampa, Florida
UP179 • Found Jun 18, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 81%78 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 83%130 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Orlando, Florida - unidentified case UP576
John Doe — Orlando, Florida
UP576 • Found Mar 16, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
79%Possible
John Doe — Maitland, Florida - unidentified case UP588
John Doe — Maitland, Florida
UP588 • Found Jan 25, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 36%5'3" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%167 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Orlando, Florida - unidentified case UP524
John Doe — Orlando, Florida
UP524 • Found Mar 4, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 85%188 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP2317
John Doe — Florida
UP2317 • Found Jun 23, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 84%Est. 36–45 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 160 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — Florida
UP1173 • Found Jun 16, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%98 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 95%180 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Ocala, Florida - unidentified case UP2911
John Doe — Ocala, Florida
UP2911 • Found Dec 30, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 36–45 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%58 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%144 lb vs 160 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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