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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP32557) and 1 other source
On April 18, 2009, 51-year-old Alan Taylor Sr. told his family he was going to visit relatives in Flint, Michigan, a short distance from his home in Mount Morris. He was a Black / African American male, stood 69 inches tall, and weighed around 165 pounds. On the day he vanished, he was wearing dark blue jeans, a black and white t-shirt, and a black jacket. He has not been seen or heard from since that day. His case was officially logged with the Mt. Morris Township Police Department, and he was listed as a missing person.

The details surrounding Alan's intended visit to Flint remain unclear. It is not publicly known which relatives he planned to see, or if he ever arrived at their residence. The lack of information about his movements after leaving his home has made the investigation challenging for law enforcement. No specific details about the mode of transportation he was using at the time of his disappearance have been made available, which further complicates the efforts to trace his last known steps. His family has been left with many unanswered questions about the well-being of their loved one.

The investigation into Alan Taylor Sr.'s disappearance remains open. Despite the passage of time, his case is still listed in national missing persons databases. Law enforcement continues to seek any information that could lead to a breakthrough. The overview of his case is one of quiet uncertainty; he left for a routine visit and vanished without a trace. The core of the case revolves around the unknown events that transpired after he set out for Flint, leaving his family and community to hope for answers and resolution.

Last Seen: Apr 18, 2009

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Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

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 — Detroit, Michigan
UP10405 • Found Nov 4, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 85%64 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
79%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP9974 • Found Aug 26, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 85%64 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
79%Possible
John Doe — Flint, Michigan
UP154340 • Found Sep 11, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'9"
78%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP14804
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP14804 • Found Jan 22, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 85%63 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP11139 • Found Jun 13, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 92%Est. 35–50 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 87%58 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%169 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP9963
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP9963 • Found Feb 17, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 85%64 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 64%120 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP17123 • Found Sep 22, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'2" vs 5'9"
75%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP11697 • Found Aug 28, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 80%Est. 55–75 vs 51
Race 100%Black
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 68%6'0" vs 5'9"
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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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