Weak signal — significant differences were noted, or insufficient data was available to draw reliable comparisons.
Some fields are missing from one or both cases. The comparison is reasonable but should be interpreted with caution.
Geographic Analysis
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Considerable distance
Cases are approximately 301 miles apart. This distance moderately weakens the geographic signal.
Timeline Analysis
✓
Timeline is consistent
Remains were discovered 13 weeks after the disappearance. Partial remains indicate an extended post-mortem interval. The timeline is plausible.
Physical Analysis
⚠
Physical descriptors largely inconsistent
Only 0 of 2 comparable attributes align. Significant physical differences were noted. Inconsistent: hair color, eye color.
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Missing Person
Memphis, Tennessee
Feb 4, 2026
Unidentified Remains
Missouri
May 6, 2026
301 miles apart
Notable Concerns
⚠Race/ethnicity does not match
Base Case
Physical Description
Sex
Male
Race
Uncertain
Age
—
Height
—
Weight
—
Hair
Unknown
Eyes
Unknown
Condition
Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only
Timeline
Date Found
May 6, 2026
Locations
Found
Missouri
Narrative
Circumstances of recovery, including location, are unknown. Entered "Boone County" because the remains were at the Boone County Medical Examiner's Office. Date Body Found is the date of arrival at the SEMO Human Osteology Lab.
Matched 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.