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Bernard Lipscomb Missing Person Case

Last seen in Miami, Florida on Dec 1, 2018

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Victim Details

Feb 14, 2020

Aug 12, 2020

Bernard

Lipscomb

61

54

66 inches

68 inches

125 lbs

135 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Dec 1, 2018

Miami

Florida

Miami-Dade County

33150

No

74531

Miami-Dade Police Department

Doral

Florida

Miami-Dade County

33178

Marjorie Eloi

Detective

1701 NW 87th Avenue #100, Florida

3057153300

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.miamidade.gov/police/

PD181224465693

Dec 24, 2018

Miami-Dade Police Department

Bald

Brown

Brown

Oct 3, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP65341) and 2 other sources
Bernard Lipscomb, 54, went missing on December 1, 2018, under unusual circumstances. While traveling in a family member's vehicle along I-95 near 79th Street in Miami, Florida, Lipscomb unexpectedly exited the vehicle and disappeared on foot. Despite extensive efforts to locate him, he has not been seen or heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, Lipscomb had no known physical or mental disabilities, though authorities mentioned that he might be in need of services.

Lipscomb's family and authorities have continued to search for answers, but little information has surfaced regarding his whereabouts. His case remains unsolved, and the Miami-Dade Special Victims Bureau encourages anyone with information to come forward to assist in the investigation.
Last Seen: Dec 1, 2018

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  • Elizabeth Bernard | Directory - Lipscomb University

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

    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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP147920 • Found Aug 28, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 99%Est. 58–72 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 17%68 lb vs 125–135 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Bald
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Key Biscayne, Florida
    UP102165 • Found Jan 17, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%133 lb vs 125–135 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Bald
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP55208
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP55208 • Found Jan 2, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 54
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 weeks after last seen
    Height 20%6'2" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 125–135 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Bald
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Vero Beach South, Florida - unidentified case UP98861
    John Doe — Vero Beach South, Florida
    UP98861 • Found Dec 14, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 71%122 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP77758
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP77758 • Found Jan 24, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 81%Est. 60–80 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'7"–6'2" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Hair 40%Gray vs Bald
    Eyes 0%Gray vs Brown

    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.

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