Joseph Leon Johnson, a 78-year-old Army veteran, was last seen on January 1, 2008, in Miami, Florida. Johnson had been living in the Northside area of Miami-Dade County, where he was cared for by his friend William Merritt due to his declining health. Both men disappeared following a fire that destroyed their last known residence in 2009. While Merritt has not been officially listed as a missing person, neither man has been heard from since.
Johnson, who frequently visited the North Miami Beach area, was originally from New Jersey and had also spent time living in Alabama. Standing between 6'0" and 6'2" with gray hair and green eyes, Johnson also wore prescription eyeglasses. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain mysterious, and there have been no significant developments in his case since.
The investigation remains active, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Miami-Dade Police Department.Last Seen: Jan 1, 2008
