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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP6925) and 10 other sources
Damond Reginald Emory, a 22-year-old from Wilmington, Delaware, was last seen in the early hours of February 27, 1996. A friend dropped him off outside his home in the 400 block of East 10th Street between 2:00 and 4:00 a.m. He was wearing a gray Nautica sweatsuit, a black leather jacket, Nike sneakers, and a ring on his left pinky finger at the time of his disappearance. Despite carrying a pager that continued to work for over a month, Damond never responded to any messages, and he has not been heard from since.

Emory had maintained close contact with his family, including his mother, his pregnant girlfriend, and the mother of his son, making his sudden disappearance highly uncharacteristic. He was known to have a seven-inch scar on his abdomen, which may be a distinguishing feature. Although he had a history of involvement with drugs and a criminal record, his family believed he was trying to turn his life around. There is no evidence of foul play, but the case remains unsolved, with few leads regarding his whereabouts.
Last Seen: Feb 27, 1996

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.

86%Strong
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP16615 • Found Dec 29, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22
Race 100%Black
Location 97%22 mi away
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 95%135 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 76%98 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'0" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%140–145 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6087
John Doe — New York, New York
UP6087 • Found Sep 19, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 74%106 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP5801
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP5801 • Found Dec 22, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 72%115 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 96%136 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Fairmont Heights, Maryland - unidentified case UP2774
John Doe — Fairmont Heights, Maryland
UP2774 • Found Jul 4, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 77%93 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6817
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6817 • Found Jul 16, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 25–40 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 74%107 mi away
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP155373 • Found Feb 9, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 82%Est. 55–65 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 96%26 mi away
TimingFound 30 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%141 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP118183
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP118183 • Found Mar 3, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 74%107 mi away
TimingFound 28 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%153 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP95929 • Found Aug 24, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 43–58 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 95%30 mi away
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 82%190 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 40%Bald vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP93109 • Found Jun 17, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 95%29 mi away
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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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