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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP51594) and 1 other source
In the autumn of 1991, in Bogalusa, Louisiana, a 62-year-old man named Henry McCoy, Sr. went missing under troubling circumstances. On the morning of November 1st, at approximately 11:30 a.m., he was seen driving away from his business located in the Coburn/Austin area of the city. This would be the last confirmed sighting of him. Mr. McCoy was a man with black and graying hair and brown eyes, standing at five feet six inches tall. The details surrounding what he was wearing or any personal items he may have had with him at the time of his disappearance are unknown.

The vehicle he was driving, a 1979 white Buick, was later discovered abandoned. The discovery of his car without him raised immediate concerns for his safety and well-being. Despite the recovery of his vehicle, there was no sign of Mr. McCoy, and he has not been seen or heard from since that day. The Bogalusa Police Department opened an investigation into his disappearance, but few details regarding their findings have been made public over the years. His case was assigned the number 81-23 by the investigating agency.

Decades have passed since Henry McCoy, Sr. vanished, and his whereabouts remain a mystery. The lack of available information has made it difficult for his case to gain widespread public attention, leaving his family and community with unanswered questions. The investigation, led by the Bogalusa Police Department, has been ongoing, but the passage of time has presented significant challenges. This case represents a profound and lingering loss for his loved ones, who have endured years of uncertainty. The overview of this case is one of a man who disappeared after leaving his place of work, with his vehicle later being found, yet with no further leads to indicate what may have happened to him, leaving his case unsolved.

Last Seen: Nov 1, 1991

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Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Ocean Springs, Mississippi
UP101307 • Found Sep 2, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 62 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 85%66 mi away
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%165–185 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 70%Black vs Gray
78%Possible
John Doe — Ridgeland, Mississippi
UP122114 • Found Mar 25, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–65 vs 62 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 72%114 mi away
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%165–175 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 70%Black vs Gray
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.