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Joseph Sweat Jr. Missing Person Case

Last seen in Washington, District of Columbia on Jul 11, 2005

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Victim Details

Dec 12, 2008

Jul 27, 2020

Joseph

Sweat Jr.

68

47

71 inches

73 inches

210 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Jul 11, 2005

Washington

District of Columbia

District of Columbia

6231

DC Metropolitan Police Department Headquarters

Washington

District of Columbia

District of Columbia

20001

Jonathan Andrews

Detective

300 Indiana Ave NW, District of Columbia

2027279099

State

Law Enforcement

https://mpdc.dc.gov/page/police-headquarters

05-092070

DC Metropolitan Police Department Headquarters

5755

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 13, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP217) and 7 other sources
Joseph Thomas Sweat Jr., aged 47, was last seen on the night of July 11, 2005, at approximately 10:55 PM in Washington, D.C. He was walking away from his residence located in the 1100 block of North Capitol Street NW. Sweat was wearing a white t-shirt, dark baggy jeans, sneakers, and a dark keychain around his neck at the time of his disappearance. Despite extensive efforts by the authorities, he has not been heard from since.

Standing between 5'11" and 6'1" and weighing around 210 pounds, Sweat had distinctive black hair and brown eyes. He also wore partial dentures, which might be a key identifying feature. Few details have emerged regarding the circumstances of his disappearance, and his case remains unsolved. The Metropolitan Police Department has continued to seek information from the public to aid in locating him.

Sweat’s case is classified as an endangered missing person, and there have been no major leads since the initial investigation began. His family and law enforcement continue to hope for any information that could provide closure regarding his whereabouts.
Last Seen: Jul 11, 2005

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  • [PDF] JOSEPH THOMAS SWEAT, JR. - GINA for Missing Persons
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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Temple Hills, Maryland
    UP12046 • Found Dec 27, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%8 mi away
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'1"
    Weight 100%198 lb vs 210 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
    UP883 • Found Mar 2, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 83%Est. 35–45 vs 47
    Race 100%Black
    Location 93%35 mi away
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'1"
    Weight 100%211 lb vs 210 lb
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey - unidentified case UP10425
    John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey
    UP10425 • Found May 17, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 66%144 mi away
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"–6'1"
    Weight 100%190 lb vs 210 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP6293
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP6293 • Found Jul 3, 2009
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 76%Est. 55–60 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 70%123 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"–6'1"
    Weight 100%195 lb vs 210 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5534
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP5534 • Found Feb 4, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 55%204 mi away
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"–6'1"
    Weight 72%160 lb vs 210 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP102967 • Found Apr 17, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 71%121 mi away
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1"–6'3" vs 5'11"–6'1"
    Weight 100%225–235 lb vs 210 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
    UP10110 • Found Jun 13, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 30–60 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 93%35 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"–6'1"
    Weight 89%177 lb vs 210 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Urbana, Maryland
    UP897 • Found Dec 1, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 50–100 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 94%34 mi away
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"–6'1"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP14175 • Found Jun 7, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 70%126 mi away
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'1"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland - unidentified case UP12904
    John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
    UP12904 • Found Aug 10, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 79%Est. 60–70 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 93%35 mi away
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'1"

    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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