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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP120930) and 5 other sources
In the sprawling city of Houston, Texas, a family's search for answers has stretched over a decade. Alfred Aikman, a 55-year-old Black male, was last seen on March 14, 2013. At the time of his disappearance, he was navigating a challenging period in his life, having been recently released from prison and striving to rebuild. He was experiencing homelessness, finding shelter in an abandoned building in the Third Ward near McGowen and Live Oak. Despite these difficulties, he was actively seeking employment and managing his diabetes, a condition that required frequent hospital visits. The last known contact with Alfred was a phone call with his sister as he was leaving a hospital. The call was abruptly disconnected, and he has not been heard from since.

The circumstances surrounding Alfred's disappearance are shrouded in uncertainty. His family recalls his determination to turn his life around, making his sudden silence all the more concerning. He was last seen wearing a beige jacket, a blue sweater, and blue jeans. Alfred is described as being 5'8' and weighing 164 pounds, with black hair and black eyes. His loved ones have endured years of not knowing his fate, a painful reality for any family with a missing member. The Houston Police Department is the investigating agency in his case.

The search for Alfred Aikman is an ongoing effort, a testament to his family's enduring hope for answers. His case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing, leaving behind families to grapple with the unknown. The lack of resolution in Alfred's disappearance underscores the complexities and frustrations often encountered in missing persons cases. Despite the passage of time, the fundamental questions remain: where is Alfred Aikman, and what happened to him after his phone call with his sister was so suddenly cut short. His case remains unsolved.

Last Seen: Mar 14, 2013

Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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 — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP13490
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP13490 • Found Dec 10, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 50–90 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
Weight 79%130 lb vs 164 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP122382 • Found Apr 20, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'8"
77%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP111254 • Found Oct 25, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'8"
76%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP50330 • Found Apr 22, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 55 when missing
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 39%105 lb vs 164 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP11910
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP11910 • Found Oct 21, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 60–75 vs 55
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 20%234 lb vs 164 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP11022
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP11022 • Found Feb 15, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 55
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 68%5'11" vs 5'8"
Weight 0%280 lb vs 164 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP14227 • Found Jul 18, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 59%Est. 35–50 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
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.

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