Match Doe

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Missing
#156626

Cortez Brittman

Facial/case ID

Sex

Male

Age

15

Race

Black / African American

Height

5โ€ฒ 8โ€ณ

Weight

140 lbs

Last Seen

Feb 4, 2026

Location

Memphis, Tennessee

Media

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Matches

(8 ranked)

LOW
Unidentified

#157697

UP157697

๐Ÿ“ ~950 mi

โฑ 55 days elapsed

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    Race/ethnicity matches

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    Hair color matches

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    Eye color matches

Condition: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction

Weak SignalHIGH Data Reliability

Weak signal โ€” 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 950 miles apart. This large geographic gap is a notable concern for this match.

Timeline Analysis

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Timeline strongly aligns

Remains were discovered 8 weeks after the disappearance. Decomposing remains suggest days to weeks since death. This interval aligns well with decomposing remains.

Physical Analysis

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Most physical descriptors consistent

3 of 5 comparable attributes align. Consistent: height, hair color, eye color. Inconsistent: age, weight.

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Missing Person

Memphis, Tennessee

Feb 4, 2026

Unidentified Remains

Manhattan, New York

Mar 31, 2026

950 miles apart

Notable Concerns

  • โš Height difference is notable: 5 in
  • โš Age ranges do not overlap
  • โš Weights differ by 29 lbs (threshold: 22 lbs)

Base Case

Physical Description

Sex

Male

Race

Black / African American

Age

15

Height

5โ€ฒ 8โ€ณ

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

Black / African American

Age

30โ€“50

Height

6โ€ฒ 1โ€ณ

Weight

169 lbs

Hair

Black

Eyes

Brown

Clothing

Pants, Navy with orange/red diagonal stripe and white bottoms, Shorts, Navy with "New York" text in gray, size M, MLB brand, Socks, Yellow metal necklace with pendant with blue opaque oval stone

Condition

Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction

Timeline

Date Found

Mar 31, 2026

Locations

Found

Manhattan, New York

Narrative

Found unresponsive near Pier 17.