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Watson Jones Missing Person Case

Last seen in Saint Petersburg, Florida on Dec 5, 1991

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Victim Details

Apr 15, 2010

Mar 7, 2023

Watson

Jones

51

17

68 inches

145 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Dec 5, 1991

Saint Petersburg

Florida

Pinellas County

No

26665

Saint Petersburg Police Department

St. Petersburg

Florida

Pinellas County

33705

1300 1 Avenue North, Florida

7278937780

Local

Law Enforcement

2004-47460

Jul 23, 2004

Saint Petersburg Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 16, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP6245) and 7 other sources
Watson Adrian Jones, a 17-year-old biracial male, went missing on December 5, 1991, from Saint Petersburg, Florida. He was last seen leaving his girlfriend's house in the 2400 block of Irondale Street South. At the time, he was with unidentified companions, and he has not been heard from since.

Watson had several distinguishing characteristics: he walked with a limp due to a leg deformity from a prior automobile accident, and he had an orthopedic pin or screw implanted in his body. He also had a scar on the left side of his face and went by his middle name, "Adrian." Despite an ongoing investigation by the St. Petersburg Police Department, little information has surfaced over the years, and his case remains unsolved.

Authorities continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward to help provide closure to Watson's family.
Last Seen: Dec 5, 1991

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Watson Adrian Jones - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP6245 | NamUs
  • 1754DMFL - Watson Adrian Jones - Doe Network
  • Watson Jones | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • St. Petersburg Police Department - Help Us Find The Missing! On ...
  • Watson Adrian Jones
  • Missing Persons - the St. Petersburg Police Department

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

    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.

    84%Moderate
    John Doe — St. Petersburg, Florida - unidentified case UP2301
    John Doe — St. Petersburg, Florida
    UP2301 • Found Apr 2, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%132 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Gulf Stream, Florida - unidentified case UP1086
    John Doe — Gulf Stream, Florida
    UP1086 • Found Mar 27, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 59%182 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%147 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Plant City, Florida - unidentified case UP185
    John Doe — Plant City, Florida
    UP185 • Found Apr 6, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 83%Est. 25–45 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 93%38 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Orlando, Florida - unidentified case UP539
    John Doe — Orlando, Florida
    UP539 • Found Mar 21, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–19 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 76%98 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP1075 • Found Jan 5, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 55%205 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5792
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP5792 • Found Nov 16, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 55%205 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 145 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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