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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP33161) and 5 other sources
Edward Ray Adams, a 38-year-old man from Indianapolis, Indiana, has been missing since June 1, 1998. On that day, he was last seen at a residence on South Audubon Road in Indianapolis. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and despite ongoing investigations, no conclusive evidence about his whereabouts has surfaced.

Adams was described as a white male, standing at 6'1" and weighing between 160 to 180 pounds, with graying brown hair and green eyes. He had multiple tattoos, including ones on his back, left arm, and left shoulder. At the time of his disappearance, details about his clothing or personal belongings were not available, and investigators have no known leads on his final movements. The exact circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain a mystery, leaving family and authorities searching for answers.

Despite the case receiving attention from various investigative sources, including the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and NamUs, no substantial breakthroughs have been made. Efforts to crowdsource tips and information about Adams’ disappearance continue to this day in hopes of resolving this cold case.

Last Seen: Jun 1, 1998

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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Martinsville, Indiana - unidentified case UP14700
John Doe — Martinsville, Indiana
UP14700 • Found Sep 13, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–38 vs 38
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'1"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 160–165 lb
76%Possible
John Doe — Erlanger, Kentucky - unidentified case UP76
John Doe — Erlanger, Kentucky
UP76 • Found Jan 25, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 76%98 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'0"–6'1"
75%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP11512
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP11512 • Found May 2, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 62%165 mi away
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'1"
Weight 100%149 lb vs 160–165 lb
Hair 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.

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