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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP18976) and 6 other sources
In the late summer of 2006, a young man named Patrick Dulaney Elmore vanished from his life in Columbus, Georgia. At 25 years old, Patrick was last seen on the first of September, a day that would become the starting point of a long and painful period of uncertainty for his loved ones. Details surrounding the specific circumstances of his disappearance remain scarce, leaving a void of information that has persisted for years. Since that day, there has been no contact from him, and his whereabouts are unknown. The Columbus Police Department is the investigating agency, holding the case file that represents a life interrupted and a family left waiting for answers.

Patrick is described as a Black / African American male, standing between 6'0' and 6'2' tall, and weighing somewhere between 170 and 200 pounds at the time he went missing. He had black hair and brown eyes. His appearance was distinguished by several tattoos: the number '9' on one shoulder, a 'P' in an Olde English font on the other shoulder, and the name 'Tiana' in a graffiti style on his right forearm. He also had a mustache and a chin patch. These permanent marks on his body serve as crucial identifiers in the ongoing search for him.

The years have stretched on since Patrick Elmore was last seen, and the lack of any significant leads has left his case cold. Despite the passage of time, the official record of his disappearance remains active, a testament to the hope that one day, information will surface that can shed light on what happened to him. The case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing, leaving behind families and communities to grapple with the ambiguity of their absence. The investigation into Patrick's disappearance continues, a quiet but persistent effort to bring him home and provide closure to those who have never stopped looking for him. The overview of his case is one of many questions and very few answers, a narrative defined by the profound and lingering pain of not knowing.

Last Seen: Sep 1, 2006

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 — Greenville, Georgia - unidentified case UP2049
John Doe — Greenville, Georgia
UP2049 • Found Jan 13, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 75%Est. 28–46 vs 25
Race 100%Black
Location 91%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'2"
76%Possible
John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia - unidentified case UP8642
John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia
UP8642 • Found Mar 30, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 96%Est. 30–45 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 78%89 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"–6'2"
75%Possible
John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia - unidentified case UP60757
John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia
UP60757 • Found Jul 24, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 76%96 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 52%5'7"–5'8" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 90%228 lb vs 170–200 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.

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