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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP470) and 6 other sources
In the late afternoon of Valentine's Day, 2004, a then 27-year-old man named Grongie Katia Ward, also known by his nickname 'Gee,' was last seen. The sighting occurred at approximately 3:00 p.m. in the vicinity of the 2800 block of Springfield Court in Atlanta, Georgia. At the time of his disappearance, Grongie was wearing an orange velour jogging suit with gray trim. He may have also been wearing a silver chain necklace with a silver cross pendant, a diamond and gold bracelet on his right wrist, and a gold watch on his left. Since that day, he has not been heard from again, and the details surrounding his case remain limited.

Grongie is described as a Black male with black hair and brown eyes. At the time he went missing, he stood at 5'8' and weighed 280 pounds. He has several distinctive tattoos that could aid in his identification. On the middle of his back, he has a large black ink tattoo of a cross, approximately ten inches in height. He also has a four-inch tattoo of a Rottweiler on his right bicep and a four-inch tattoo of the name 'Nita Faye' within a cross on his left bicep. These permanent markings are significant details in the ongoing effort to find him.

The investigation into Grongie's disappearance is being handled by both the Fulton County Police Department and the Atlanta Police Department. Despite the passage of time, his case remains open, a painful uncertainty for those who know and love him. The circumstances of his disappearance are still classified as unknown, leaving a void of information and a series of unanswered questions for his family and investigators. The lack of new leads has made it difficult to piece together the events of that day, and the case has grown cold over the years. This overview represents the known facts of Grongie Ward's case, a story that unfortunately remains unresolved.

Last Seen: Feb 14, 2004

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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 — Atlanta, Georgia - unidentified case UP60757
John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia
UP60757 • Found Jul 24, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 83%228 lb vs 280 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia - unidentified case UP31
John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia
UP31 • Found Jun 25, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 27
Race 100%Black
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
79%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 27
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same state
TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
Height 52%6'0" vs 5'8"
Weight 0%127 lb vs 280 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia - unidentified case UP154154
John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia
UP154154 • Found May 24, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%1 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 0%129 lb vs 280 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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