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Cortez Brittman

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Cortez Brittman

Case
#1296
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Mar 25, 2026
Memphis Police Department
Missing Person · Open
94 days waiting

Missing Person: Cortez Brittman

Justice for Cortez Brittman — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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person
Lead #1

Who is Christie Henderson and what is the nature of their relationship to Cortez Brittman?

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evidence
Lead #2

What is the specific make, model, and serial number of the firearm with switch attachment that Cortez may be carrying?

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witness
Lead #3

Who dropped Cortez off at his grandmother's house and what did they observe about his demeanor or intentions?

Cortez Brittman, a 15-year-old male, has been missing since February 4, 2026, after being dropped off at his grandmother's house in Memphis, Tennessee. He left with another missing person, Christie Henderson, and is believed to be armed with a firearm equipped with a switch attachment, making this case a serious public safety concern. Anyone with information about Cortez's whereabouts is urged to contact the Memphis Police Department immediately.

Case
#1296
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Mar 25, 2026
Memphis Police Department

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More leads to consider

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clue
Lead #4

Where was Cortez and Christie Henderson headed when they left the grandmother's house together?

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Official wording

Source Narrative

NamUs case MP156626. Missing person: Cortez Brittman.

Last known contact: 2026-02-04 in Memphis, Shelby, TN. Circumstances: 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.

Demographics: 15 years, Male, Black / African American. Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 140 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.

Clothing and accessories: Other: **** KNOWN TO BE ARMED ****. Investigating agency: Memphis Police Department | 2602023334ME | 2026-02-12.

Timeline of Events

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2026-02-04

Last Known Contact

Cortez Brittman was dropped off at his grandmother's house in Memphis, Tennessee and subsequently left with Christie Henderson (also missing, NamUs MP156624).

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Case Information

Incident:February 4, 2026
Last Updated:May 8, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:February 4, 2026
Last Updated:May 8, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 9016363700
You can remain anonymous