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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP21305) and 3 other sources
In the autumn of 2012, 67-year-old Kenneth Dupree Bass, a resident of St. Louis, Missouri, vanished, leaving his family with unanswered questions that linger to this day. A Black male, Kenneth was last seen by his loved ones on September 19, 2012, at a homeless shelter located in the downtown area of St. Louis. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as being 5'11' tall and weighing approximately 170 pounds, with brown eyes. He was known to be balding and wore dentures. His family also noted that he had a history of struggling with alcohol and drug abuse. The day he went missing, he was reportedly wearing navy blue Dickies pants, a blue-green jacket, and brown shoes.

Distinctive physical characteristics might have made Kenneth more recognizable to those who crossed his path. He had a noticeable limp when he walked and a scar or indentation on his forehead. Despite these distinguishing features, there have been no confirmed sightings of him since that September day. His family reported him missing on December 12, 2012, several months after their last contact with him, which may have contributed to the scarcity of leads in the initial stages of the investigation. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has been handling his case, but the passage of time has not brought any significant breakthroughs.

The circumstances surrounding Kenneth's disappearance remain shrouded in mystery, with very few details available to the public. He has had no contact with any of his family members since he was last seen, and the lack of communication is a source of great concern for them. His case is a poignant reminder of the silent struggles faced by many individuals, and the enduring pain of families who are left to wonder about the fate of their loved ones. The investigation into what happened to Kenneth Dupree Bass remains open, a cold case filled with the quiet hope that someone, somewhere, might have information that could finally shed light on his whereabouts and bring peace to his family.

Last Seen: Sep 19, 2012

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — St. Louis, Missouri
UP16964 • Found Jul 2, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 54–64 vs 66–67 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%6'1" vs 5'11"
77%Possible
John Doe — East St. Louis, Illinois - unidentified case UP59122
John Doe — East St. Louis, Illinois
UP59122 • Found Jul 12, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 66–67 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%13 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'11"
Hair 40%Gray 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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