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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP26930) and 2 other sources
Obie Carrington, a 43-year-old man, was last seen on February 19, 1983, in Austin, Texas. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Black male, 5'4" to 5'6" tall, weighing between 130 and 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Despite efforts by law enforcement and inclusion in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), very little information has surfaced about his case, leaving it unresolved for over 40 years.

Carrington's case is listed in various missing persons databases, but no significant leads have emerged since his last known sighting. His case remains open, and authorities continue to seek any information that could shed light on what happened to him on that day in 1983. His family, along with investigative agencies, hope that renewed attention may bring forth tips that could finally solve this long-standing mystery.
Last Seen: Feb 19, 1983

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Austin, Texas - unidentified case UP3580
John Doe — Austin, Texas
UP3580 • Found Sep 18, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 100%140–190 lb vs 130–140 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP4190 • Found Feb 24, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 66%146 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP736
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP736 • Found Feb 4, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 66%146 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 130–140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 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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