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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP87463) and 3 other sources
Eric "Paul" Akridge, a 50-year-old man from Keystone Heights, Florida, was last seen on May 3, 2021. At the time of his disappearance, he frequented several Florida cities including Keystone Heights, Starke, Melrose, Hampton, Raiford, Hawthorne, Gainesville, and Jacksonville. Akridge's family reported concerns about his well-being due to his history of heart disease, and they suspect foul play may have been involved in his disappearance.

In the days leading up to his disappearance, Akridge reportedly left a cryptic and alarming message with his sister, indicating that he feared for his life. Despite these concerns, very few concrete details have emerged about his whereabouts since May 2021. While Akridge did have an outstanding arrest warrant at the time, his family does not believe he was attempting to evade the law, as the charges were minor. Instead, they strongly suspect that something more sinister happened to him.

Akridge's family has offered a substantial reward for any information that could lead to his whereabouts, and law enforcement continues to investigate the case. However, as of now, the case remains unsolved, with little progress reported. If anyone has information regarding Akridge's disappearance, they are urged to contact local authorities or First Coast Crime Stoppers.

Last Seen: May 3, 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.

76%Possible
John Doe — Jacksonville, Florida
UP100243 • Found Nov 3, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 27–49 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%45 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 75%5'8"–6'4" vs 6'0"

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.