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Cortez Brittman
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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 #1Who is Christie Henderson and what is her connection to Cortez's disappearance?
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evidence
Lead #2What firearm with switch attachment is Cortez believed to be carrying, and where did he obtain it?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone see Cortez and Christie leave the grandmother's house or observe them afterward?
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 public safety concern. The Memphis Police Department is actively investigating and seeking information from the community to locate both teenagers.
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Lead #4Where was Cortez headed when he left his grandmother's house on February 4?
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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
Cortez Brittman reported missing
Cortez Brittman was dropped off at his grandmother's house and subsequently went missing. He left with Christie Henderson, also a missing person.
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2026-02-12
Memphis Police Department investigation initiated
Memphis Police Department officially documented the case in NamUs (MP156626) and began investigating.
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Case Information
Incident:February 4, 2026
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 4, 2026
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9016363700
You can remain anonymous