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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP970) and 2 other sources
Latroy McGriff, a 27-year-old man, went missing on May 27, 2002, from Mesquite, Texas. He was last seen getting out of a vehicle near the East Mall area of Mesquite. The vehicle was occupied by his cousin and two others, and McGriff had told them he would return in a few hours. However, he never came back, and has not been heard from since.

At the time of his disappearance, McGriff was described as 5'11" and 170 pounds, with distinguishing tattoos, including the Aries constellation on his chest, his last name on his back, and the initials "RBX" on his arm, representing his fraternity group. He was last seen wearing a black shirt and red Nike pants or shorts.

The case has remained unsolved, with few details available. The Grand Prairie Police Department has continued to handle the investigation, but no significant leads have emerged. McGriff's family and investigators are still seeking information that could help solve this mystery.

Last Seen: May 27, 2002

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Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

77%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP1518 • Found Oct 13, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 19–30 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
76%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP1800 • Found Jun 18, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 28–52 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
75%Possible
John Doe — Farmers Branch, Texas
UP72572 • Found Jun 17, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 42–59 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"–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.