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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP74673) and 3 other sources
In the autumn of 2019, a 52-year-old man named Kenneth Frederick Mace vanished from Charlotte, North Carolina. The last time his family had any contact with him was on November 2, 2019. Following that day, a silence began that would stretch into years, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions. Information surrounding his disappearance was scarce from the beginning. It was known that he might travel using different aliases, adding a layer of complexity to the search. The official report of his disappearance was not filed with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department until several months later, on May 20, 2020.

Kenneth is described as a white male, standing at 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing around 170 pounds at the time he went missing. He had graying hair and brown eyes. His appearance is marked by several distinct physical characteristics that would make him recognizable. He has a noticeable limp when he walks and has missing toes on both of his feet. Additionally, a prominent dragon tattoo coils around his right arm and shoulder. These details paint a picture of a man who could be easily identified, yet his whereabouts remain unknown.

The investigation into Kenneth Mace's disappearance has been fraught with difficulty, yielding very few leads over the years. His case was entered into national missing persons databases in the hope that the public could provide assistance. Despite the efforts of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, the trail has grown cold, and information about what might have happened to him is limited. An online comment from a person identifying herself as his ex-wife claimed he was last seen with a woman who had a criminal history. However, there has been no official confirmation of this information. The case remains an open and unsolved disappearance, a prolonged and painful uncertainty for those who knew him. The overview of the case is one of quiet mystery; a man with distinct features simply ceased all contact with his family one day, and despite the passage of time, no one knows where he went or what fate he may have met.

Last Seen: Nov 2, 2019

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Charlotte, North Carolina
UP161797 • Found Jul 20, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
Weight 94%192 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Boiling Springs, South Carolina
UP147722 • Found Aug 4, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7"–5'11" vs 6'1"
76%Possible
John Doe — Columbia, South Carolina
UP161944 • Found Dec 31, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 95%Est. 55–65 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%83 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%6'3" vs 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.