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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP105799) and 1 other source
In the community of Lithia Springs, Georgia, a family is waiting for answers in the disappearance of Jerry Jermoe Barker. He was 47 years old when he was last seen in the Douglas County community. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are noted as him having walked away. Since that day, his whereabouts have remained unknown, leaving a void in the lives of those who know him. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is the investigating agency, and the case remains open as family and friends hope for his safe return.

Jerry is described as a Black / African American male, standing at five feet, nine inches tall, and weighing around 183 pounds. He has black hair, which he was known to keep short, and brown eyes. He often wore a mustache and goatee or had a scruffy beard. His appearance is also marked by several distinct physical features that could aid in his identification. He has a scar on his left nostril and a long scar that runs from the top to the bottom of the right side of his neck. Additionally, he has scarring on his upper stomach and lower chest area, with another scar that travels from the front of his torso to the back. A tattoo of the word 'Goodfella' is located on the outside of his right forearm.

Despite the passage of time, there is very little information available to the public regarding the investigation into Jerry Barker's disappearance. Online sources and public records offer minimal details about the events of that day or any subsequent search efforts that may have taken place. This lack of public information can be disheartening for a community seeking to help and for a family anxiously awaiting any news. The case highlights the silent struggle many families face when a loved one goes missing, a painful reality marked by more questions than answers and a hope that one day there will be a resolution.

Last Seen: Jan 7, 2021

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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.

83%Moderate
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 47 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 57%129 lb vs 183 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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