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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP160087) and 1 other source
In the spring of 2023, family and friends of Adam J. Fudge were left with profound uncertainty and concern when he seemingly vanished. The 32-year-old male was last seen in Louisville, Kentucky, on the first of April of that year. Described as a White/Caucasian man, standing between 6'0" and 6'1" and weighing between 160 and 170 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, Adam's absence has created a void in the lives of those who know him. The city of Louisville, with its familiar streets and neighborhoods, became the starting point of a search for answers that has stretched on with no clear resolution.

The circumstances surrounding Adam's disappearance are shrouded in limited details, adding to the distress of his loved ones. The last known communication from Adam was a contact made with his family in early April 2023; since that interaction, a deep and troubling silence has followed. His family has shared a piece of information that provides a potential avenue for his movements: Adam was known to regularly hitchhike. This mode of travel opens up a wide range of possibilities as to where he might have gone, making the search for him all the more challenging. A potential lead has suggested that he may have been in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin, area at some point after he was last seen in Louisville, though this has not been definitively confirmed.

The investigation into Adam Fudge's whereabouts is being handled by the Louisville Metro Police Department. The official report of his disappearance was filed on June 30, 2026, and his case has been entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under case number MP160087. This has allowed for his information to be shared nationwide in the hopes of generating new leads. The overview of this case is one of a man who was in contact with his family and then, without a clear reason, ceased all communication. His reliance on hitchhiking as a means of transportation is a significant factor in his disappearance, as it introduces an element of unpredictability to his potential travel patterns. The unconfirmed sighting in Milwaukee offers a glimmer of hope, but also highlights the vast area where Adam could potentially be. For his family and the community, the hope remains that someone will come forward with information that can help bring Adam home.

Last Seen: Apr 1, 2023

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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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Stephensport, Kentucky
UP149548 • Found Jun 30, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 75%5'6"–6'2" vs 6'0"–6'1"

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.