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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP149055) and 3 other sources
In the quiet community of Jacksboro, Tennessee, concern grew for the well-being of 49-year-old Elliott Scott Roberts, a resident who seemingly vanished in the early days of March 2021. Standing at approximately 5'7' and weighing around 125 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes, his sudden absence was out of character, prompting his family to take action. The last confirmed sighting of Elliott was on March 3, 2021, when he was given a ride and dropped off in the Red Ash area of Caryville. From that point, the trail of his whereabouts went cold, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions and a growing sense of unease.

It wasn't until over two weeks later, on March 18, 2021, that his brother officially reported him as a missing person to the Campbell County Sheriff's Office. This report triggered an immediate response from law enforcement, who launched a search for the missing man. The efforts to locate him were extensive, involving both ground searches by foot and aerial surveillance. Despite these thorough searches, authorities were unable to uncover any significant leads or information that could shed light on Elliott's disappearance. The lack of any viable information left both his family and the investigators frustrated and deeply concerned.

The days turned into weeks, and the weeks into months, with no sign of Elliott Scott Roberts. The Campbell County Sheriff's Office continued to appeal to the public for any information that might lead to his location. The investigation into his disappearance remains an open case, a painful and unresolved chapter for his family and the community. The circumstances surrounding his vanishing from the Red Ash area of Caryville on that March day are still shrouded in mystery. The overview of the case is one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance, with initial search efforts yielding no conclusive results, leaving a void in the lives of those who know and care for him.

Last Seen: Mar 3, 2021

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Harriman, Tennessee
UP139160 • Found Jan 24, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%34 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 5'6"
75%Possible
John Doe — Knoxville, Tennessee - unidentified case UP107847
John Doe — Knoxville, Tennessee
UP107847 • Found Aug 5, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 65%Est. 35–45 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"

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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