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Yekeset Damtew Missing Person Case

Last seen in Tampa, Florida on Jun 12, 1999

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Victim Details

Created

Feb 28, 2019

Case Added

Feb 17, 2023

First Name

Yekeset

Last Name

Damtew

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

64 inches

Weight

125 lbs

Ethnicity

Black / African American

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Jun 12, 1999

City

Tampa

State

Florida

County

Hillsborough County

Zip Code

33619

Tribal Land

Agency ID

48451

Agency Name

Tampa Police Department

Agency City

Tampa

Agency State

Florida

Agency County

Hillsborough County

Agency Zip Code

33602

Agency Address

411 North Franklin Street, Florida

Agency Phone

8132763200

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.tampagov.net/police

Agency Case #

1999-46171

Agency Report Date

Jun 16, 1999

Primary Agency

Tampa Police Department

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 12, 2026

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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP55733) and 1 other source

Yekeset Damtew, age 20, was last seen on June 12, 1999, in Tampa, Florida. He left his residence on foot and has not been seen or heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, Yekeset was described as a 5'4" tall, 125-pound African-American male with black hair and brown eyes. He was last known to be wearing a grey shirt, grey pants, and black shoes.

Despite the passage of time, there have been no significant updates or leads in Yekeset's case, and it remains unsolved. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office to assist in the investigation.
Last Seen: Jun 12, 1999

Links to Additional Sources (1)

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Missing Person / NamUs #MP55733

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 — Miami, Florida

UP1075 • Found Jan 5, 2000

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Sex ✓Male

Age 95%Est. 21–35 vs 20

Race 100%Black

Location 55%202 mi away, same state

TimingFound 7 months after last seen

Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"

Weight 96%140 lb vs 125 lb

Hair 100%Black vs Black

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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.

Yekeset Damtew Missing Person Case

Last seen in Tampa, Florida on Jun 12, 1999

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (1)

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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