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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP905) and 4 other sources
Marshall Francis Austin, age 40, was last seen on January 26, 2003, at his residence in Houston, Texas, located in the 3900 block of North Freeway. Austin, who has an unspecified medical condition requiring medication, has not been heard from since that evening. Despite extensive search efforts, including assistance from Texas EquuSearch, no leads have emerged to explain his disappearance.

At the time he went missing, Austin was described as an African American male, 6'2" tall, weighing around 185 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He also had distinguishing scars on his lower abdomen and left side, along with a small mole on his nose. He was known to sometimes wear facial hair such as a mustache or goatee.

Authorities continue to investigate his case, which remains classified as endangered. His family and local authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Houston Police Department.

Last Seen: Jan 31, 2003

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP604
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP604 • Found Oct 31, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 40
Race 100%Black
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 68%5'11" vs 6'2"–6'3"
Weight 87%154 lb vs 185–195 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP122382 • Found Apr 20, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 6'2"–6'3"
75%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP14227 • Found Jul 18, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 52%5'10" vs 6'2"–6'3"
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP11022
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP11022 • Found Feb 15, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 68%5'11" vs 6'2"–6'3"
Weight 15%280 lb vs 185–195 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
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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