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Summary based on 8 sources
Rodney Wayne Longman, 20, was last seen on May 15, 1985, in Miami, Florida, in the company of another man and a pregnant woman. He has not been seen or heard from since. Longman, who went by Rod, was described as a good kid who had fallen in with a bad crowd. He had dropped out of high school and was working for his grandfather.

Originally from Lincoln, Nebraska, Longman's journey to Miami was preceded by his involvement in a problematic drug deal in his home state. This incident is believed to be one of the reasons he left Nebraska on March 14, 1985. Before his disappearance, he had told a friend that he was going to Texas. After leaving Nebraska, Longman sent a few postcards to his family, but this communication eventually ceased. His last known vehicle was a yellow 1984 Ford Pinto with Nebraska license plates.

At the time of his disappearance, Longman was 5'11" and weighed approximately 150 pounds, with brown hair and green or gray eyes. He had a scar on his left collarbone and wore prescription glasses or contacts. Although his Social Security number was reportedly used in Miami in 1992, it is not confirmed if it was Longman who used it. The Nebraska State Police are investigating his case, which remains unsolved.

Last Seen: May 15, 1985

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

75%Possible
John Doe — Broward, Florida - unidentified case UP1224
John Doe — Broward, Florida
UP1224 • Found Oct 12, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Weight 100%143 lb vs 150 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Immokalee, Florida - unidentified case UP1228
John Doe — Immokalee, Florida
UP1228 • Found May 12, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–30 vs 20
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Weight 100%140 lb vs 150 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP1229
John Doe — Florida
UP1229 • Found Apr 30, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 20
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Weight 93%170 lb vs 150 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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