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Alvin Darrow Missing Person Case

Last seen in Toledo, Ohio on Jul 27, 2017

Victim Details

Jun 7, 2018

Sep 9, 2020

Alvin

Darrow

72

63

68 inches

185 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 27, 2017

Toledo

Ohio

Lucas County

43608

37491

Toledo Police Department

Toledo

Ohio

Lucas County

43624

Denise Muszynski

Detective

525 North Erie, Ohio

4192453340

Local

Law Enforcement

034584-17

Aug 29, 2017

Toledo Police Department

10155

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Oct 4, 2026


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Code 18: Unsolved

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP50501) and 8 other sources
In the summer of 2017, 63-year-old Alvin Darrow vanished from his Toledo, Ohio, home, leaving behind a life that, by all accounts, he had no intention of abandoning. He had spent part of the day with his oldest son at the Lost Peninsula Marina before heading to his residence in the 300 block of Majestic Road to pick up some boat supplies. He assured his son he would return to the marina shortly after his brief trip home. A neighbor saw him arrive and exchanged a few words with him, noting that Alvin mentioned he was in a hurry to get back to the marina. This would be one of the last known interactions with Alvin. When he failed to return, concern grew, leading to a disturbing discovery at his house. The home was found unsecure, and his beloved dogs, Jake and Molly, had not been cared for. Crucially, his wallet, cell phone, medication, and car were all left behind, indicators that his departure was not planned.

Alvin was a 63-year-old white male, standing at five feet eight inches tall and weighing around 185 pounds, with graying hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was believed to be wearing a black Harley Davidson t-shirt and khaki pants or blue jeans. The investigation into his disappearance uncovered a series of complex and troubling family dynamics. Attention eventually focused on his other son, Timothy Darrow, with whom Alvin reportedly had a tumultuous relationship. Friends of Alvin stated that disputes between the father and son had become so heated that Alvin had expressed fear for his life. The investigation culminated years later when Timothy was indicted and charged with his father's murder.

The prosecution's case against Timothy Darrow was built on circumstantial evidence, alleging that a physical altercation between him and his father on the day Alvin disappeared had turned fatal. They pointed to inconsistencies in Timothy's account of events and the fact that Alvin had not accessed his bank accounts or been seen by anyone since that day as proof that he had not simply walked away from his life. The defense, however, highlighted the lack of a body or a crime scene as a major hole in the state's theory. After a trial, a jury found Timothy Darrow not guilty of the murder charges. Despite the legal proceedings, Alvin Darrow has never been located, and his disappearance remains a painful mystery for his loved ones. The case is a somber overview of a man who vanished from his home, leaving behind all his worldly possessions and a family fractured by suspicion and loss, with no clear answers as to what happened to him.
Last Seen: Jul 27, 2017

Links to Additional Sources (8)

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  • Tim Darrow has been charged with murdering his father. Toledo ...">Tim Darrow has been charged with murdering his father. Toledo ...
  • Son charged with murder in missing Toledo man's 2017 cold case
  • Alvin E. Darrow Jr. - The Charley Project
  • Victim's son takes the stand in half brother's murder trial - Toledo Blade
  • Man facing murder charges six years after father's disappearance in ...
  • Son pleads not guilty to murder charge in missing Toledo ... - WTOL
  • Detectives among final prosecution witnesses in cold-case murder trial
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP50501

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP115564
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP115564 • Found Jan 26, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 63 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%51 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 67%137 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray

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