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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP92464)
Jeffie Hughes, a 47-year-old man from Austin, Texas, went missing on May 14, 1994, under tragic circumstances. He was last seen near the Mansfield Dam area in Austin. While on a boat, Hughes reportedly told the operator that he needed to relieve himself and jumped into the water. Unfortunately, he never resurfaced. Despite efforts to locate him, Hughes was never found, and his case remains unsolved to this day.

Authorities classified his case as an accidental drowning, although his body was never recovered. His family continues to hope for closure. The search efforts in the weeks following his disappearance were extensive, but no significant leads emerged. His case is still listed in missing persons bulletins as unsolved, and any new information could help bring some resolution.
Last Seen: May 14, 1994

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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.

77%Possible
John Doe — Del Valle, Texas
UP7079 • Found Feb 17, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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.