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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP133037) and 1 other source
In the summer of 2024, a family in Memphis, Tennessee, experienced the profound distress of a loved one's disappearance. Seventeen-year-old Marquavious Horsley, a young Black male, was last seen on August 3rd in the 38111 area of Memphis. On that day, he left his residence and has not been seen or heard from since. At the time he went missing, Marquavious stood between 5'7' and 5'8' and weighed approximately 140 to 145 pounds. He has black hair, which he wore in a small afro, and brown eyes. A distinguishing feature is a tattoo above his left eyebrow that reads 'Rest in peace Q'. When he was last seen, he was wearing a black hoodie, black shorts, and white Air Force 1s sneakers.

The days following Marquavious's disappearance were filled with uncertainty for his family and the community. The Memphis Police Department was notified and opened an investigation into his whereabouts. Information about his case was shared in hopes that someone might have seen something or might know where he could be. The circumstances surrounding his departure from his home were not immediately clear, leaving his loved ones to grapple with the unknown. Every passing day without contact amplified their concerns for his safety and well-being.

As the investigation continued, details about Marquavious's life and the events leading up to his disappearance were carefully examined by law enforcement. The focus remained on generating leads and gathering any information that could help locate him. The case serves as a somber reminder of the many young people who go missing each year, leaving their families in a state of perpetual worry. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and unexplained absence, a teenage boy who seemingly vanished from his everyday life. The lack of communication since he was last seen is a primary cause for concern, and the search for answers continues for his family and the Memphis community.

Last Seen: Aug 3, 2024

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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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Memphis, Tennessee - unidentified case UP135135
John Doe — Memphis, Tennessee
UP135135 • Found Nov 27, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 11–21 vs 17
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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