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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP143870)
Rowin Deems, a 16-year-old from Houston, Texas, was last seen on January 31, 2025. His disappearance has prompted an ongoing search effort by law enforcement and volunteer organizations. Rowin is described as having red hair, blue eyes, and a very fair complexion. He stands at 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs approximately 130 pounds. Notably, he has a faint birthmark on the back of his neck that resembles an analog clock. At the time of his disappearance, Rowin was wearing dark-colored lounge pants, a gray and black t-shirt featuring a skeleton hand making a peace sign, and a gray and black zip-up hoodie with a character playing polo. He was not wearing shoes.

Rowin is known to go by several names, including Jax, Rusty, Bocian, and Matthew. His case has been registered with multiple missing persons databases, including NamUs, where authorities have documented his physical characteristics and last known location. The Houston Police Department and Texas EquuSearch are actively involved in efforts to locate him. His case number with the Houston Police Department is 136275-25, and Detective Danny Do is leading the investigation.

Authorities urge anyone with information regarding Rowin’s whereabouts to contact the Houston Police Department at 394-1840 or Texas EquuSearch at 309-9500. His disappearance remains a priority for search teams, and efforts continue to bring him home safely.

Last Seen: Jan 31, 2025

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Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP154128
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP154128 • Found Jan 12, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 16
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 78%103 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

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