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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP12805) and 5 other sources
On a winter evening in 1986, a 42-year-old man named Claude Vernon Rains II, often called C.V., disappeared from his home in Wynne, Arkansas. He was last seen on January 17th, when he left with another individual in a vehicle. Since that day, his family and friends have not seen or heard from him. The circumstances surrounding his departure were vague, and the person he was with at the time remains a key figure in the investigation into his disappearance. At the time he went missing, he was described as a white male with black, partially balding hair and brown eyes. He had a brown birthmark on his back and a noticeable scar that ran from his right knee down to his ankle. He was believed to be wearing blue jeans, a shirt, and cowboy boots, and was carrying a billfold.

The investigation into Claude's disappearance took a significant turn when the vehicle he was last seen in was discovered abandoned. The car, which belonged to the acquaintance he was traveling with, was found at the airport in Little Rock, Arkansas. This discovery deepened the mystery, leaving investigators with more questions than answers. The individual he was last seen with is considered a suspect in his case. Despite the passage of time, law enforcement has continued to seek information that could shed light on what happened to him. The Wynne Police Department and the Cross County Sheriff's Office have been involved in the investigation over the years.

Decades have passed since Claude Rains was last seen, and his case remains an active missing persons investigation. The lack of concrete evidence and detailed information has made the search for answers incredibly challenging for both his family and law enforcement. The official classification of his case as 'Endangered Missing' underscores the serious concerns for his welfare from the outset. His family has endured a long and painful journey, holding out hope for any information that might bring them closure. The case is a somber reminder of the lasting impact a person's disappearance has on their loved ones and the community. The core of the case revolves around the unidentified individual he left with and the subsequent discovery of the abandoned vehicle, leaving a trail of unanswered questions about the final moments before he vanished.

Last Seen: Jan 17, 1986

Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Proctor, Arkansas
UP3127 • Found Oct 15, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 42
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'9"
79%Possible
John Doe — Memphis, Tennessee
UP153141 • Found Apr 19, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%42 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 91%136 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Memphis, Tennessee - unidentified case UP10123
John Doe — Memphis, Tennessee
UP10123 • Found Sep 30, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 20–40 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%42 mi away
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Little Rock, Arkansas - unidentified case UP5563
John Doe — Little Rock, Arkansas
UP5563 • Found Aug 28, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%91 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%177 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Little Rock, Arkansas
UP2868 • Found Jan 7, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%91 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'9"
75%Possible
John Doe — Helena, Arkansas
UP3125 • Found Aug 24, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%49 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 38%100 lb vs 160–170 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Bucksnort, Tennessee
UP1564 • Found Apr 8, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 59%180 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%148 lb vs 160–170 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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