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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9227) and 3 other sources
Kenneth Dewayne Stott, a 21-year-old man, went missing on September 17, 1983, from Porter, Texas. He was last seen at the Porter Lounge, a local bar, where witnesses reported that he left with two unidentified men in a yellow Ford Maverick. Stott, known by his nickname "Shorty," was carrying approximately $240 in cash, which he intended to use as a down payment on a truck in Humble, Texas. He has not been seen or heard from since.

Shortly after his disappearance, Stott’s own car was discovered abandoned in the parking lot of the Porter Lounge. His family became concerned when he did not return home, and on October 3, 1983, his mother officially reported him missing to the authorities. There were rumors circulating that Stott may have been murdered and buried in East Montgomery County, but despite investigations, no substantial evidence has surfaced to confirm this. His case remains unsolved, and foul play is strongly suspected. Investigators continue to pursue leads, and his case has been included in various missing person databases, but little progress has been made over the decades.

Stott’s physical description at the time of his disappearance includes a height of 5’8", a weight of 145 lbs, blond hair, blue eyes, and notable acne on his face and back. He was last seen wearing a plaid shirt, blue jeans, and black and white tennis shoes. Despite multiple searches and DNA collection from his family, his fate remains unknown, and his disappearance is one of the unsolved cold cases of Montgomery County, Texas.

Last Seen: Sep 17, 1983

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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 — Cleveland, Texas
UP4030 • Found May 27, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 26–36 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
83%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP4084 • Found Dec 7, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 145–155 lb
82%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP4472 • Found Apr 9, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%41 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
81%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP3746
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3746 • Found Jan 21, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–35 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
80%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP56327 • Found Sep 15, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 21
Race 100%White
Location 82%75 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
80%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3294 • Found Jul 19, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 100%134 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
80%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP3591 • Found Jun 11, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%41 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 84%118 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 100%Blond vs Blond
80%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP7147
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP7147 • Found Mar 16, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 99%129 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP2733 • Found Jul 13, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'11"
79%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP3187
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3187 • Found Dec 6, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

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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