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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9092) and 2 other sources
Jeffrey Lee Franklin, a 34-year-old male, was last seen on April 28, 2001, in Ennis, Texas. At the time of his disappearance, Franklin was reportedly struggling with depression. His vehicle was found abandoned on May 4, 2001, with no sign of him at the scene. This has raised concerns among family members and investigators, who have listed him as an endangered missing person due to his lack of contact with loved ones.

Franklin is described as being 6'0" tall, weighing about 150 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He has several distinctive tattoos, including a teardrop under his left eye, a skull on his right thigh, and the name "Brittany" tattooed on his chest. Additionally, Franklin has a lazy eye and his teeth were noted to be in poor condition. There have been no significant developments in his case since his disappearance, and it remains unsolved.

Authorities continue to seek information that might provide clues to his whereabouts, and anyone with relevant details is encouraged to contact the Ennis Police Department.

Last Seen: Apr 28, 2001

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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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP1838 • Found Nov 12, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 34
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%146 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — Lancaster, Texas
UP1809 • Found Jan 16, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 29–49 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
77%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP76467 • Found Aug 26, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 36–48 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%159 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas - unidentified case UP8508
John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
UP8508 • Found Oct 29, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 97%Est. 43–57 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%52 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
Weight 93%130 lb vs 150 lb
76%Possible
John Doe — Longview, Texas
UP1797 • Found Mar 7, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%111 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP17219
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP17219 • Found Aug 15, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 34 when missing
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 84%6'2" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 150 lb
Physical features: Tattoo: skull
75%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP2964 • Found Dec 19, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 32–37 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP1613 • Found Jan 1, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"
75%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP3242 • Found Feb 19, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 23–33 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"
Weight 87%175 lb vs 150 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
UP3278 • Found Jan 21, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 34 when missing
Location 89%52 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"

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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