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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP36985) and 2 other sources
In the winter of 2005, a 56-year-old man named Phillip Paul Milleman vanished from Peekskill, New York. He was a white male with chin-length black hair and brown eyes. Often seen wearing circular glasses, he had a habit of wearing long-sleeved shirts. The exact date of his disappearance is not publicly known, only that he was last seen sometime in January of that year. At the time he went missing, he stood at a height of approximately 6 feet tall and weighed between 160 and 175 pounds. He sometimes had a goatee. The circumstances surrounding his last known whereabouts remain unclear, adding to the mystery of his sudden disappearance.

The investigation into Phillip Milleman's disappearance was handled by the Monroe Township Police Department in New Jersey, though he was last seen in New York. The case, number 13-3987 with the investigating agency, was officially reported on February 8, 2013, years after he was last seen. Detective Ray Gifford was assigned to the case. The passage of time between when he was last seen and when he was reported missing has likely complicated the investigation, leaving a significant gap in the timeline of events leading up to his disappearance. No details regarding what he was wearing at the time he went missing, other than his customary long-sleeved shirts and circular glasses, have been made public.

To this day, the case of Phillip Milleman remains unresolved, leaving his family and community without answers. The lack of public information about the specifics of his disappearance has made it difficult to piece together the events of that winter. There is no information available to the public about any vehicle he may have been driving or any personal belongings he may have had with him. The case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind a void of information and a family waiting for any news. The overall picture of the case is one of a man who seemingly vanished without a trace, with very few details available to the public to help understand what might have happened to him.

Last Seen: Jan 1, 2005

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

85%Strong
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5617
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5617 • Found Mar 2, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 56
Race 100%White
Location 91%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'0"–6'0"
Weight 100%152 lb vs 160–175 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5558
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5558 • Found Oct 5, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%40 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'0"–6'0"
Weight 100%179 lb vs 160–175 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP2693
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP2693 • Found Aug 29, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'0"–6'0"
Weight 100%171 lb vs 160–175 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5637
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5637 • Found Nov 2, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 56
Race 100%White
Location 92%40 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'0"–6'0"
Weight 76%212 lb vs 160–175 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Hempstead, New York
UP8861 • Found Jan 3, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 93%Est. 40–55 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'0"–6'0"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 160–175 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5218
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5218 • Found Mar 6, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%40 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'0"–6'0"
Weight 100%148 lb vs 160–175 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP11411
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP11411 • Found Jan 12, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'0"–6'0"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 160–175 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Weehawken, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1674
John Doe — Weehawken, New Jersey
UP1674 • Found Nov 6, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 93%Est. 40–55 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%37 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'0"–6'0"
Weight 96%195 lb vs 160–175 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5541
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5541 • Found Jun 5, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%40 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'0"–6'0"
Weight 99%142 lb vs 160–175 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP115204
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP115204 • Found Dec 26, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 93%Est. 45–55 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'0"–6'0"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 160–175 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
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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