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John Ford Missing Person Case

Last seen in New York, New York on Sep 01, 1988

Victim Details

Jul 16, 2018

Oct 05, 2023

John

Ford

110

73

65 inches

130 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Sep 01, 1988

New York

New York

Bronx County

10466

39065

New York City Police Department - Missing Persons Squad

New York

New York

New York County

10039

2770 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, New York

2126947781

Local

Law Enforcement

KNMP14002

1988-12-10

New York City Police Department - Missing Persons Squad

Black

Brown

Brown

07/18/2026


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John Ford, aged 73, disappeared on September 1, 1988, from New York City. He was last seen wandering away from his residence and has not been heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, Ford was described as a Black male, standing at 5'5" and weighing around 130 pounds. His case remains unsolved, and there is little information available regarding the circumstances of his disappearance or any potential leads.

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Last Seen: Sep 01, 1988

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