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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP38280)
Sylvester Hamilton Jr., age 29, was last seen on September 1, 2008, in Houston, Texas. At the time of his disappearance, Sylvester had been living with his father and was traveling back and forth between Houston and Memphis, Tennessee. However, after his last trip, Sylvester never returned home, and he has not been heard from since.

Sylvester is described as a Black male with black hair, standing 5'7" tall and weighing approximately 160 pounds. Despite the ongoing investigation and listing on missing persons databases like NamUs, little information has surfaced about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. His case remains open, and authorities continue to encourage the public to come forward with any information that could lead to answers.

Efforts to locate Sylvester have been met with challenges, but his case is still active within the Texas Department of Public Safety's missing persons database, and investigators remain hopeful that new leads could help bring closure to his family.

Last Seen: Sep 1, 2008

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Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP14227 • Found Jul 18, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 68%5'10" vs 5'7"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP122382 • Found Apr 20, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'7"
76%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP111254 • Found Oct 25, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'7"

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.