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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP108004) and 2 other sources
In a story that began with a family's concern, 32-year-old Derrick Burgess Odear was last seen in Nashville, Tennessee. The last confirmed contact with him was on January 13, 2022. Prior to this, his family had last seen him on December 27, 2021. It was believed by his family that he might be living in the Nashville area after he walked away from a treatment facility in Manchester. Derrick is a white male with blue eyes and brownish-blonde hair, standing at 6'1' and weighing around 150 pounds.

The timeline of Derrick's disappearance has presented some complexities for those searching for him. His father first filed a missing person report with the Manchester Police Department in December of 2021. However, the investigation revealed that law enforcement in Nashville had contact with Derrick in January 2022, establishing a new last known point of contact. This information shifted the focus of the search and highlighted the possibility that he was in the Nashville area.

The search for Derrick Odear involves an ongoing effort to piece together his movements and whereabouts since he was last seen. His family's initial report in Manchester initiated the investigation, which later expanded to Nashville following the discovery of his interaction with police there. The case is a difficult situation for his loved ones, who are seeking answers and hoping for his safe return. The Manchester Police Department has asked for the public's assistance, urging anyone with information about Derrick's whereabouts to come forward.

Last Seen: Jan 13, 2022

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 — Antioch, Tennessee
UP92368 • Found May 23, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–42 vs 32
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 36%5'1"–5'8" vs 6'1"
76%Possible
John Doe — Harriman, Tennessee
UP139160 • Found Jan 24, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 72%117 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 6'1"
75%Possible
Unidentified Person — Nashville, Tennessee
UP157055 • Found Nov 30, 2025
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Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 52%5'3"–5'9" vs 6'1"

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.