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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP86026) and 9 other sources
In the autumn of 2021, a family in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, began to worry about their loved one, 49-year-old Carl Pope. He was last seen by his family on September 27, 2021. According to his relatives, it was not entirely out of character for him to be out of touch for periods, but the length of his absence on this occasion sparked genuine concern. As days turned into weeks with no word, the worry for his safety and well-being grew, prompting his family to seek official help in locating him.

The Pine Bluff Police Department was notified and began an investigation into Carl Pope's disappearance. At the time he went missing, Pope was described as a white male, standing at approximately 5'11' and weighing around 170 pounds. He had brown hair and blue eyes. It was also noted that he has tattoos on his shoulder, chest, and right hand. Some reports suggest that around the time he went missing, there was a belief he might have been heading to a local casino. The police department reached out to the public for any information that could lead to his whereabouts.

As the investigation continued, details about Carl Pope's life emerged. He was known as a father of two who worked in construction. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance have remained unclear, with very few details available to the public. Despite the passage of time, law enforcement has encouraged anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward. The Pine Bluff Police Department has provided contact numbers for their detective division for any potential leads. The case of Carl Pope is an ongoing missing person investigation, a painful and unresolved situation for his family who still awaits answers.

Last Seen: Sep 27, 2021

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Pine Bluff, Arkansas - unidentified case UP106701
John Doe — Pine Bluff, Arkansas
UP106701 • Found Aug 17, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 49
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 11 months after last seen

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