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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP145430) and 1 other source
On a Sunday in Nashville, Tennessee, the life of Anthony Lynn Duckett seemingly paused, and a painful period of uncertainty began for his family. On November 8, 2020, the 38-year-old man was last seen at River Front Park, a bustling area on 1st Avenue South. Since that day, a concerning silence has fallen, as he has had no further contact with his loved ones or with law enforcement. The hours turned into days, and the days have now stretched into a long and worrying expanse of time with no answers as to his whereabouts or well-being.

The circumstances surrounding Anthony's disappearance are distressingly vague, leaving a void of information for investigators and his family to grapple with. Authorities with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department launched an investigation, interviewing people who may have had contact with him and searching for any clues that might illuminate his last known movements. Despite public appeals for information, very little progress has been made in understanding what happened to him after he was last seen in the park. He is described as a white male, bald with blue eyes, and has several distinctive tattoos, including a swastika behind his left ear, 'A2D' on his left forearm, and an iron cross on his back right shoulder.

The investigation into Anthony Lynn Duckett's disappearance remains open, a lingering source of pain and questions for those who know and love him. The case has transitioned from an active search to a long-term investigation, with periodic reviews in the hope that new information might come to light. The lack of clear evidence or witness accounts presents significant challenges for law enforcement. The overview of this case is one of sudden and complete disconnection, a man vanishing from a public place with no trace left behind, leaving his family to endure the heartache of not knowing what became of him on that fall day in Nashville.

Last Seen: Nov 8, 2020

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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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Antioch, Tennessee
UP92368 • Found May 23, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–42 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 75%5'1"–5'8" vs 5'10"
79%Possible
Unidentified Person — Nashville, Tennessee
UP157055 • Found Nov 30, 2025
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Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'9" vs 5'10"
75%Possible
John Doe — Harriman, Tennessee
UP139160 • Found Jan 24, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 70%125 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 5'10"

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.