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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP68620) and 2 other sources
In the late summer of 2019, a 16-year-old boy named Dawone Richmond vanished from his home in Memphis, Tennessee. He was last seen on August 28th of that year, a young man with his whole life ahead of him. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Black / African American male, standing at approximately five feet three inches tall and weighing around 125 pounds. He had both black hair and brown eyes. The circumstances surrounding his departure from home remain unclear, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions and a profound sense of loss.

The days turned into weeks, and the weeks into months, yet there was no sign of Dawone. The Memphis Police Department was tasked with the investigation into his disappearance, working to piece together the events leading up to the day he went missing. Information regarding what he was wearing or any personal belongings he may have had with him has not been made publicly available, adding to the mystery of his case. The lack of specific details shared with the public has made it challenging for the community to provide assistance, a crucial element in many missing persons cases.

As time continues to pass, the silence surrounding Dawone's whereabouts has been deafening for those who know and care for him. The initial report of his disappearance has aged, yet the pain and uncertainty for his family have not faded. With very little information available in the public sphere, the narrative of his case is one of quiet desperation and the hope that one day, answers will emerge. The overview of this case is marked by a significant lack of public information, making the search for him a difficult and ongoing effort. The absence of widespread media attention has left his story largely untold, a silent testament to a young life interrupted.

Last Seen: Aug 28, 2019

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 — Memphis, Tennessee - unidentified case UP135135
John Doe — Memphis, Tennessee
UP135135 • Found Nov 27, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 11–21 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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