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Cranston Winrow Missing Person Case

Last seen in Washington, District of Columbia on Jan 1, 2014

Victim Details

Jan 27, 2020

Aug 30, 2023

Cranston

Winrow

78

66

71 inches

220 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Jan 1, 2014

Washington

District of Columbia

District of Columbia

No

74113

DC Metropolitan Police Department Missing Persons Unit

Washington

District of Columbia

District of Columbia

20019

5002 Hayes Street Northeast, District of Columbia

2025766768

State

Law Enforcement

https://missing.dc.gov/

19-3166

DC Metropolitan Police Department Missing Persons Unit

8408

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 18, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP64678) and 1 other source
Cranston Winrow, a 66-year-old man from Washington, D.C., was last seen on January 1, 2014. Winrow, described as 5'11" and weighing approximately 220 pounds, was reported missing after leaving his residence without returning or contacting his family. His disappearance remains an unsolved case, and despite efforts from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), there have been no significant leads regarding his whereabouts.

Winrow's case is considered a critical missing person case, partly due to his age and the circumstances of his disappearance. Investigators are still seeking any tips or information that could help provide answers, but as of now, no concrete evidence has surfaced. This missing persons case continues to be one of many unsolved cases in Washington, D.C.

Anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to the MPD, as solving such cases heavily relies on public assistance.
Last Seen: Jan 1, 2014

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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

    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.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland - unidentified case UP12904
    John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
    UP12904 • Found Aug 10, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 66
    Race 100%Black
    Location 93%35 mi away
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP14175 • Found Jun 7, 2015
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 94%Est. 50–65 vs 66 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 70%126 mi away
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP71012
    John Doe — Queens, New York
    UP71012 • Found Apr 10, 2020
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 66 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 54%213 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 71%166 lb vs 220 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP16878
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP16878 • Found Jul 4, 2017
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 66 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 55%204 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%200 lb vs 220 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown 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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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    Forum Posts (3)

    Hey everyone, I've been looking into the disappearance of Cranston Winrow and something that caught... ...Read More
    05/28/2024
    Just wondering if anyone knows about Cranston Winrow's routine before he disappeared? It's been ages... ...Read More
    11/30/2023
    Has anyone else noticed that Cranston Winrow's case hasn’t gotten much media coverage compared to... ...Read More
    06/18/2023

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