
The person at the center of this case
Mark R Steward
Justice for Mark R Steward — the trail went cold in 2019, but the truth hasn't.
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Why did Mark deviate from his established pattern of visiting family during Thanksgiving?
What medical condition was Mark believed to have, and could it have incapacitated him?
Where did Mark typically stay or frequent in Chattanooga as a homeless individual?
Mark R Steward, a 57-year-old homeless man, was last seen around Thanksgiving 2019 in Chattanooga, Tennessee and has not been located since. He was known to visit family during the holidays but failed to appear, raising concerns about a possible medical emergency. Despite no police reports or recent activity, authorities fear he may be in distress and unable to seek help.
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Did anyone in the homeless community or at shelters see Mark around the time of his disappearance?
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NamUs case MP72381. Missing person: Mark R Steward.
Last known contact: 2019-11-22 in Chattanooga, Hamilton, TN. Circumstances: Mark steward is a homeless person.
He would usually show up at holidays with family and was not seen since the Thanksgiving holiday time frame. There has been no recent activity or police documented reports concerning him.
It is feared he has some type of medical issue and cannot be located. Demographics: 57 years, Male, Black / African American.
Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 190 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Chattanooga Police Department | 19-121240 | 2019-12-02.
Mark R Steward was last seen around Thanksgiving 2019 in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee. He typically visited family during the holidays.
Case filed with Chattanooga Police Department (Case #19-121240) after Mark failed to appear for the holiday season.
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