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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP94796)
In the summer of 2020, a family's life was forever altered when Orvell Lewis, a 45-year-old man, vanished from Dallas, Texas. On August 14, 2020, he was last seen in the sprawling urban landscape of Dallas County. The day was likely filled with the typical sounds and rhythms of the city, giving no indication that it would be the last time his loved ones would have contact with him. His departure from his location and the subsequent silence have left a void in the lives of those who know and care for him. The Dallas Police Department was tasked with the investigation into his disappearance, a search for answers that has stretched on, leaving a family in painful limbo.

Orvell is described as a Black / African American male, standing between 5 feet 7 inches and 5 feet 8 inches tall, with a weight ranging from 180 to 200 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. At the time he went missing, no specific clothing description or details about any personal belongings he may have had with him were made publicly available. The absence of this type of information can make public appeals for information more challenging, as there are fewer specific details for people to recall. His case is registered under the Dallas Police Department agency case number 147576-2022 and the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System number MP94796.

The circumstances surrounding Orvell Lewis's disappearance remain shrouded in uncertainty. According to the limited information released, he left his location and has not been in contact with his family since. This lack of communication is what initiated the concern and the subsequent missing person report. For his family, the days, weeks, and months that have followed have been filled with an agonizing wait for any news. Each passing day without a word deepens the mystery and the longing for resolution. The investigation into his whereabouts is a quiet and ongoing effort, a testament to the hope that one day, answers will be found and a family's questions about their loved one's fate will finally be answered.

Last Seen: Aug 14, 2020

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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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP79593 • Found Apr 3, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–61 vs 45
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 75%5'9"–6'4" vs 5'7"–5'8"

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.