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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP42810) and 7 other sources
Glenn Dilling, a 47-year-old male, was last seen in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on January 10, 1996. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing between 5'8' and 5'10' tall and weighing between 170 and 175 pounds. Dilling has several distinct tattoos that could aid in his identification. These include a devil's face on his right forearm, an eagle on his upper right arm, and a serpent wrapped around a sword on his left forearm. He also has a scar on his chest. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are unsettling, with law enforcement suspecting foul play was involved. The Ross Township Police Department has been handling his case.

Details regarding the specific events leading up to Glenn Dilling's disappearance are not widely available in public sources. The lack of detailed information contributes to the mysterious nature of his case, which has remained unsolved for decades. His case is classified as an endangered missing person, highlighting the concern for his welfare at the time he went missing. Despite the passage of time, his case remains open, and he is still listed as a missing person.

The investigation into Glenn Dilling's disappearance has been ongoing since it was first reported. The case has been entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under case number MP42810. This national database serves as a resource for law enforcement, medical examiners, and the general public to help resolve missing and unidentified person cases. The overarching summary of this case is that of a middle-aged man who vanished under suspicious circumstances, leaving behind few clues for investigators to follow. The hope remains that new information will surface, providing answers to his family and bringing a resolution to a case that has spanned decades.

Last Seen: Jan 10, 1996

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

77%Possible
John Doe — Cleveland, Ohio - unidentified case UP1984
John Doe — Cleveland, Ohio
UP1984 • Found Apr 30, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 72%115 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%172 lb vs 170–175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6834
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6834 • Found Nov 28, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 43%317 mi away
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 85%140 lb vs 170–175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1687
John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey
UP1687 • Found Mar 22, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 44–51 vs 47
Race 100%White
Location 45%305 mi away
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 170–175 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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