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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP61722)
In the quiet expanse of Dragoon, Arizona, a story of concern and unanswered questions began to unfold on September 15, 2017. On this day, 31-year-old Derrick James Stone, a male with brown hair and blue eyes, was last seen. Reports indicate that Derrick was distressed over recently losing his job. The day took a turn into uncertainty after he dropped his wife off at her workplace. He was expected to return to pick her up, but he never did, marking the beginning of his family's prolonged distress. The following day, a significant but unsettling discovery was made when his vehicle was found abandoned in a remote area within Cochise County, adding a layer of mystery to his sudden disappearance.

Derrick is described as a white male, standing at 6 feet tall and weighing approximately 190 pounds at the time he went missing. His appearance is distinguished by several tattoos, including the word 'Forgiven' with each letter tattooed across a knuckle. He also has an outline of flames on his right forearm, a sleeve tattoo on his right arm described as the gates of hell, a tattoo of a woman with exposed internal organs on his right torso, and various tattoos on his legs. Another identifying feature is a scar located above his right eye. At the time of his disappearance, he was known to have a goatee. These details provide a physical image of the man whose absence has left a void in the lives of those who know him.

The investigation into Derrick Stone's disappearance is a collaborative effort between the Tucson Police Department and the Cochise County Sheriff's Office. The circumstances surrounding his last known moments and the subsequent discovery of his empty vehicle in a desolate location have left authorities with a complex case. The official report from the Cochise County Sheriff's Office, case number 17-26894, was filed on September 16, 2017, the same day his car was located. The case, also documented under NamUs #MP61722, represents an ongoing effort to piece together the events of that day and find answers for Derrick's family and community. The overview of this case highlights a man who, after facing personal and professional turmoil, vanished, leaving behind only his vehicle and a trail of unanswered questions in the remote landscape of Arizona.

Last Seen: Sep 15, 2017

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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.

76%Possible
John Doe — Madera Canyon, Arizona - unidentified case UP96340
John Doe — Madera Canyon, Arizona
UP96340 • Found Sep 15, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'0"

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