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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17264) and 10 other sources
Adrian Washington, a 36-year-old man from Austin, Texas, went missing on May 25, 2012, under suspicious circumstances. On that morning, he was seen at a Planet Fitness gym and later visited a dry-cleaning business, where he was known as a regular customer. He picked up about $300 worth of dry cleaning. After this, Adrian vanished, and there has been no confirmed contact with him since. His last known location was captured on surveillance footage of his vehicle, a black 2001 Ford Expedition, at a toll booth along Interstate 45.

Adrian's family reported him missing on June 1, 2012, after they could not reach him, which was unusual given his close contact with them. Investigators later found one of his cell phones in San Antonio, placed deliberately on a sidewalk with no signs of damage. This raised concerns about foul play, particularly given that Adrian's cousin, Aldo Ray Washington, who had been in frequent contact with him in the weeks prior, stopped all attempts to reach him after his disappearance. Despite Aldo's claims of having an alibi, law enforcement remains skeptical, and both he and another individual, Kenneth Ray Hamilton, are considered persons of interest in the case.

Adrian was a father of three and left behind a wife. His case has remained unsolved for over a decade, and Austin police continue to appeal for information from the public. The circumstances of his disappearance suggest foul play, but no significant leads have emerged since he was last seen.

Last Seen: May 25, 2012

Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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 — San Antonio, Texas - unidentified case UP17194
John Doe — San Antonio, Texas
UP17194 • Found Aug 24, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 85%65 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"–6'1"
Weight 100%270 lb vs 250–260 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Austin, Texas
UP72618 • Found Feb 13, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 75%5'9"–6'5" vs 5'11"–6'1"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP14227 • Found Jul 18, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 66%144 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'1"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP11022
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP11022 • Found Feb 15, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 40–60 vs 36
Race 100%Black
Location 66%144 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"–6'1"
Weight 100%280 lb vs 250–260 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Austin, Texas
UP143813 • Found May 1, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 36 when missing
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"–6'1"
Weight 96%219 lb vs 250–260 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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