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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP62380) and 9 other sources
In the spring of 2019, concern began to grow for 56-year-old Dionno Herman Denby, a resident of Detroit, Michigan. His family had not heard from him in a couple of weeks, which was unusual for the devoted father. Dionno was last seen around noon on April 27, 2019, at his home on Carman Street. At the time of his disappearance, he was in the process of moving. The mother of his daughter was scheduled to help him move, but she was unable to get in touch with him. When she went to his house, Dionno's son informed her that his father had already moved out. This was puzzling to her, as she was supposed to be assisting him with the move.

The days turned into weeks with no word from Dionno. His daughter, who was studying abroad at the time, returned home to the distressing news that her father was missing. The family's concern deepened, and they contacted the Detroit Police Department to request a welfare check. Authorities were told that it was highly uncharacteristic of Dionno to be out of contact, as he had never gone missing before. He was described as being in good physical and mental health. Physically, Dionno is a Black male, standing at 6 feet tall and weighing between 170 and 190 pounds. He is bald with brown eyes and has a distinctive tattoo of a tiger or wolf with blue eyes on his left shoulder and arm.

The investigation into Dionno's disappearance has left his family searching for answers. His phone reportedly remained on for a period of time after he went missing before it was eventually disconnected in late 2019, a detail his family finds perplexing. His daughter has expressed the profound impact of his absence, noting that he missed her college graduation and birthdays, events he would have never missed. The family has made public pleas for information, hoping that someone will come forward with any detail, no matter how small, that could help locate him. Crime Stoppers has offered a cash reward for information leading to his whereabouts. As of now, the circumstances surrounding Dionno Denby's disappearance remain a mystery, and his case is still classified as an unsolved missing person case.

Last Seen: Apr 27, 2019

Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

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 — Detroit, Michigan
UP61455 • Found Nov 1, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 56
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'2" vs 6'0"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP109411
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP109411 • Found Jul 19, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 62%120 lb vs 170–190 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Bald
79%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP106116 • Found Jul 31, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 170–190 lb
Hair 100%Bald vs Bald
78%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP75179
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP75179 • Found Jul 14, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 68%6'3" vs 6'0"
Weight 93%214 lb vs 170–190 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Bald
78%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP59591 • Found Jul 28, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 40–99 vs 56
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 170–190 lb
77%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP106113 • Found May 28, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%199 lb vs 170–190 lb
76%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP75146 • Found Aug 30, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 40–70 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 6'0"
75%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP106114 • Found Apr 26, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 51%113 lb vs 170–190 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP95054 • Found Aug 30, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 40–70 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" 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.

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