Name: Marquise Devron Burns
Nickname: Boogie
Age: 25 years old
Last seen: March 9, 2021
Location: Ypsilanti, Michigan
Status: Found deceased in 2023, identified in late 2024
Case Information
25 year old Marquise Burns was last seen on March 9, 2021 in downtown Ypsilanti, Michigan. He disappeared after visiting family, and hasn’t been heard from since.
Background
Marquise Burns was living in Ypsilanti, Michigan at the time of his disappearance. He has a young son, who was 1 year old at the time.
Disappearance
On March 9, 2021, Marquise Burns, aka Boogie, spent the day visiting family, driving his early 2000s gray/silver four door Dodge Caliber.
He stopped by his mothers house in Ypsilanti, Michigan at 10am, and left around 1pm when she had to leave for work.
Marquise was then reportedly going to head to Detroit before coming back later to take his sister to the store.
He visited another sister in Inkster that afternoon, and his last contact with family was at 2:52 pm.
Marquise Burns hasn’t been seen or heard from since.
Investigation
Burns’ family say it’s uncharacteristic of him to not be in close communication with them.
According to police, Marquise was last seen near River Rouge Park in Detroit on March 9, 2021.
Community volunteers canvassed the area, with the help of K9 units and drones, but found no clues as to his whereabouts.
Body of Marquise Burns Found
The body of Marquise Burns has been found and identified through DNA, more than 3 years after he was reported missing.
In December 2023, human remains were found after a house fire on Appoline Street on Detroit’s west side. The body was taken to the Wayne County Medical Examiner’s Office, and confirmed as Burns through DNA testing.
People of interest have been identified by police, but have not been publicly named. His case has been classified as a homicide, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Appearance
Marquise has black hair, brown eyes, stands 6’3 tall, and weighs 160 pounds.
He had collar length dreadlocks at the time of his disappearance.
Clothing & Accessories:
Marquise was last seen wearing a black jogging suit with black, gray, purple and orange Air Max shoes.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Marquise Burns please contact the Ypsilanti Police Department at (734) 325-0566, or Crime Stoppers at (800) SPEAK-UP.
Crime Stoppers is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the location of Marquise.
News & Media Links
Case of Missing Ypsilanti Father Still Unsolved After More Than 2 Years – Click on Detroit
Ypsilanti Police Asks For Help Locating Man Missing 7 Months – MLive
Ypsilanti Police Asking for Public’s Help to Locate Missing 25 Year Old – WXYZ
Family Pleads for Tips in Case of Ypsilanti Man Who Disappeared After Visiting Detroit Area – WWJ
Videos & Flyers
When he was visiting his mother before she had to go to work , who else other than family was there , that he knew , or not ? .
Is he married or does he have visitation to his son ? .
Is the area that was searched built – up ? .
Was the sister still at home when her mother went to work ? .
What was he going to do in Detroit , and how far is it from his mother ‘ s home ? .
How far are the places that he is known to have visited / or that he said he was going to visit , were all these area ‘ s checked , from one another ? .