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Charles Osborne Missing Person Case

Last seen in Cleveland, Ohio on Dec 18, 2016

Victim Details

Mar 2, 2017

Jan 12, 2024

Charles

Osborne

46

37

72 inches

74 inches

225 lbs

235 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 18, 2016

Cleveland

Ohio

Cuyahoga County

34392

Rocky River Police Department

Cleveland

Ohio

Cuyahoga County

44116

Garth Selong

Detective

21012 Hilliard Boulevard, Ohio

4407998352

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.rrcity.com/police-division/

2016-02709

Dec 18, 2016

Rocky River Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP37333) and 7 other sources
In the winter of 2016, the family of Charles C. Osborne was faced with a deeply concerning situation when the 37-year-old was last seen in Rocky River, Ohio. Prior to his disappearance, he told his parents he was going to the Metroparks area to sleep. This communication was the last they had with him, and he has not been heard from since that time in December. His stated intentions caused immediate concern for his safety and well-being, launching a period of uncertainty and worry for his loved ones that has stretched on for years.

A detailed description of Charles was provided in the hopes that the public could help locate him. At the time he went missing, he was described as a white male, standing between 6'0' and 6'2' tall and weighing between 225 and 235 pounds. He had brown hair and brown eyes, though his head was shaved at the time of his disappearance, and he may have had an unkempt goatee or beard. Distinguishing features included a piercing in his left ear, an unspecified tattoo on his chest, and a tattoo of a gargoyle's head, which is grey with blue eyes, on his right bicep. When he was last seen, he was wearing a black sweater and a black watch and may have been carrying a distinctive tiger or leopard print blanket. It was also noted that he was missing most of his teeth.

The Rocky River Police Department opened an investigation into his disappearance, but few details about the case have been made public. The years have passed without any resolution, leaving his family and community with unanswered questions about what happened to him. The overview of the case is that of a man who vanished after making a troubling statement to his parents about his immediate plans. With no sightings or new information, the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain a mystery. The case continues to be an active search for answers, with the hope that someone might come forward with information that could finally bring an end to the family's long period of waiting and wondering.
Last Seen: Dec 18, 2016

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Missing: Charles Osborne - Yahoo
  • Charles C. Osborne - The Charley Project
  • Still Missing: Cuyahoga County's missing persons five years after ...
  • Missing: Charles Osborne - FOX 8 News
  • Missing: Charles Osborne – Fox 8 Cleveland WJW
  • Missing: Charles Osborne | Fox 8 Cleveland WJW
  • The Missing: Where is Charles Osborne? - Cleveland 19 News

    • 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.

    76%Possible
    John Doe — Taylor, Michigan
    UP17231 • Found Mar 5, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 94%Est. 38–52 vs 37
    Race 100%White
    Location 76%96 mi away
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 100%210 lb vs 225–235 lb
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Ecorse, Michigan - unidentified case UP85671
    John Doe — Ecorse, Michigan
    UP85671 • Found Aug 28, 2021
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%91 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 49%150 lb vs 225–235 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP53660
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP53660 • Found Oct 22, 2018
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 44%307 mi away
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 100%203 lb vs 225–235 lb
    Hair 100%Brown 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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