Weak signal — significant differences were noted, or insufficient data was available to draw reliable comparisons.
This comparison is supported by comprehensive data on both cases, including location, demographics, and dates.
Geographic Analysis
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Significant distance
Cases are approximately 853 miles apart. This large geographic gap is a notable concern for this match.
Timeline Analysis
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Timeline is highly inconsistent
Remains were discovered 1 day after the disappearance. Skeletal remains indicate a significantly extended post-mortem interval. Skeletonization in under 30 days is forensically implausible in nearly all environments and strongly contradicts this match.
Physical Analysis
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Physical descriptors largely inconsistent
Only 1 of 4 comparable attributes align. Significant physical differences were noted. Inconsistent: age, hair color, eye color.
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Missing Person
Memphis, Tennessee
Feb 4, 2026
Unidentified Remains
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Feb 5, 2026
853 miles apart
Notable Concerns
⚠Height difference is notable: 5 in
⚠Age ranges do not overlap
⚠Race/ethnicity does not match
Base Case
Physical Description
Sex
Male
Race
Black / African American
Age
15
Height
5′ 8″
Weight
140 lbs
Hair
Black
Eyes
Brown
Clothing
**** known to be armed ****
Timeline
Last Seen
Feb 4, 2026
Reported
Feb 12, 2026
Locations
Last Seen
Memphis, Tennessee
Narrative
Cortez Brittman has been missing since February 4, 2026, when he was dropped off at his grandmother's house. Cortez may be in possession of a firearm with a switch attachment. Cortez left his grandmother's house with Christie Henderson, who is also entered into NamUs under MP156624.
Matched Case
Physical Description
Sex
Male
Race
White / Caucasian
Age
20–40
Height
5′ 3″
Weight
—
Hair
Unknown
Eyes
Unknown
Condition
Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton
Timeline
Date Found
Feb 5, 2026
Locations
Found
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Narrative
El Paso County Coroner's Office was notified by El Paso County Sheriff's Office on 2/5/2026 that remains were discovered by employees walking the area. After further search, more remains were discovered in the area. Forensic anthropological analysis reported the remains to belong to male, likely between mid-twenties and late thirties, of European population affinity/ancestry who was estimated to be between 63-inches and 72-inches tall. There is some dentition for comparison. Estimated PMI between 2-20 years, but older than 20 years cannot be ruled out.
