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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP55851) and 8 other sources
Brion Dean, a 28-year-old man, was last seen on March 1, 2019, in Elkton, Maryland. On that day, Brion left home for work, but his job later confirmed that he had called out and never arrived. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, gray shirt, gray pants, black work boots, and a black earmuff headband. Brion was driving a Mitsubishi Galant with Delaware license plates at the time of his disappearance.

His family grew increasingly concerned when Brion did not return home and no contact was made. Unfortunately, only days later, human remains were discovered in a wooded area near Red Hill Road in Elkton. Investigators confirmed that these remains belonged to Brion. Despite this, the circumstances surrounding his disappearance and death remain unclear, and authorities continue to investigate what might have happened in the days leading to his death.

The case remains open, and anyone with information is urged to come forward to assist law enforcement in resolving the mystery of Brion's death.

Last Seen: Mar 1, 2019

Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP93856 • Found Jul 19, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 92%42 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 5'9"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP93109 • Found Jun 17, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 90%46 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland - unidentified case UP112992
John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP112992 • Found May 3, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 19–39 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%156 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Alexandria, Virginia
UP75436 • Found Sep 29, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 78%89 mi away
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'9"
78%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP161561 • Found Aug 4, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 91%44 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
Weight 41%242 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP118183
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP118183 • Found Mar 3, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 70%124 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%153 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP121067
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP121067 • Found Apr 25, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 69%128 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%171 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP117153 • Found Feb 10, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 19–39 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 92%40 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11"–6'1" vs 5'9"
Hair 60%Black 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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