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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP152640) and 2 other sources
Alva Hodge, also known as "Papa," was 28 years old when he was last seen in the vicinity of Estate Richmond in Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. He disappeared on September 5, 2002, between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Hodge is a Black male with black hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he had long dreadlocks, a beard, and a mustache. He was approximately 5'6" tall and weighed around 145 pounds. When he was last seen, he was reportedly wearing a yellow shirt, jeans, and sandals.

The U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department is the investigating agency for this case. Few details regarding the circumstances of his disappearance have been made publicly available. Some sources state the date of his disappearance as September 25, 2002, though September 5, 2002, is more commonly cited. His case remains unsolved.
Last Seen: Sep 5, 2002

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Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — San Juan, Puerto Rico
UP17283 • Found Nov 18, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 75%100 mi away
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Toa Baja, Puerto Rico
UP15703 • Found Mar 13, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 72%113 mi away
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%140 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.