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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP2284) and 8 other sources
On a late winter day in 1991, a family's life was unalterably changed. On March 3, 1991, 39-year-old Earl Leonard Distance was last seen leaving his residence in the 1600 block of Abbottston Street in Baltimore, Maryland. Since that day, there has been no contact with him, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and very few details about what might have happened to him are available. His case has grown cold over the decades, with no significant leads to bring his family the closure they seek.

At the time he went missing, Earl was described as a Black male, standing six feet tall and weighing approximately 170 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes. A distinguishing physical characteristic was a scar on the left side of his cheek. When he was last seen, he was wearing a red jacket, two-toned red sweatpants, and white tennis shoes. These personal details provide a snapshot of the man who vanished, a man whose absence has been felt for over three decades.

The investigation into Earl Distance's disappearance is being handled by the Baltimore Police Department. Despite the passage of time, his case remains open, a silent testament to a life interrupted. Information has been shared across various platforms dedicated to missing persons in the hope that someone might come forward with new information. The lack of progress over the years has been disheartening, but the hope for answers persists. The case of Earl Leonard Distance is a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear without a trace, leaving behind a void and a story without an ending.

Last Seen: Mar 3, 1991

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.

85%Strong
John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP1422 • Found Jul 13, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 87%198 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
83%Moderate
John Doe — Washington D.C., District of Columbia
UP111019 • Found Apr 14, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 93%35 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0"–6'2" vs 6'0"
Weight 96%190–195 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
83%Moderate
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP55416 • Found Apr 11, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 78%88 mi away
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%180–210 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP58888 • Found Apr 25, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 39
Race 100%Black
Location 80%84 mi away
TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
Height 100%6'0"–6'4" vs 6'0"
Weight 96%190–210 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland - unidentified case UP2741
John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP2741 • Found Jan 8, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%177 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP1428 • Found Apr 18, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–49 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP1648 • Found Feb 10, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%168 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP2658 • Found Apr 13, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Birdsboro, Pennsylvania
UP12188 • Found Jun 24, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 81%80 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 85%200 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP1418 • Found Feb 18, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–49 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 81%137 lb vs 170 lb
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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