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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP39551) and 9 other sources
In the quiet hours before dawn on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017, 64-year-old Patrick Boyd Kennedy set out for his customary morning walk from his home in Tucson, Arizona. It was a routine he followed regularly, a path that would typically take him east on Tanque Verde Road, heading towards Redington Pass. On this particular morning, he was dressed in blue jeans, a blue hooded sweatshirt, and light blue running shoes. He also wore his eyeglasses. This morning, however, was tragically different. Patrick Kennedy, a man described as being in good physical and mental health, vanished without a trace, never returning from his walk and leaving a void of unanswered questions for his family and community.

The circumstances surrounding Patrick's disappearance are as puzzling as they are concerning. He left his home at approximately 5:30 a.m., leaving behind personal belongings such as his wallet, identification, cash, and credit cards. One peculiar detail that emerged during the investigation was that Patrick was known to carry a large revolver with him on his walks for protection against wildlife, and he was believed to have had it with him on the day he went missing. Following his failure to return home, an extensive search was launched by both law enforcement and his worried family members. The areas he was known to frequent were scoured, yet the search yielded no clues, no signs of a struggle, and no trace of Patrick himself.

Years have passed since Patrick Kennedy was last seen, and his case remains an unsolved and deeply troubling mystery. The Pima County Sheriff's Department has investigated his disappearance, but without any significant leads, the case has grown cold. For his family and friends, the lack of answers is an ongoing source of pain. The official narrative remains that he went for his morning walk and simply never returned. The absence of any evidence makes it difficult to surmise what might have happened, leaving open a range of possibilities from an unfortunate accident in the rugged terrain to other, more sinister, scenarios. The overview of the case is one of a sudden and inexplicable disappearance of a man who seemingly had no reason to abandon his life, a routine morning that turned into an enduring mystery that continues to haunt those who knew and loved him.

Last Seen: Apr 16, 2017

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona - unidentified case UP82870
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona
UP82870 • Found Jul 23, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 64 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
78%Possible
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona - unidentified case UP102760
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona
UP102760 • Found Feb 9, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 64 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'11"
75%Possible
John Doe — Peoria, Arizona - unidentified case UP142022
John Doe — Peoria, Arizona
UP142022 • Found Feb 12, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 57–70 vs 64 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 68%137 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 87%120–150 lb vs 180 lb

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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