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Brandyn Simmons Missing Person Case

Last seen in Manhattan, New York on Nov 30, 2014

Victim Details

Jun 9, 2015

Jul 27, 2023

Brandyn

Simmons

39

28

66 inches

69 inches

150 lbs

160 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Nov 30, 2014

Manhattan

New York

New York County

24055

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

KNMP12563

New York City Police Department - Missing Persons Squad

Black

Brown

Brown

Sep 30, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP28991) and 7 other sources
In the bustling borough of Manhattan, New York, a 28-year-old man named Brandyn Simmons vanished, leaving behind a void of information and a community of concerned friends and family. On November 30, 2014, Simmons was last seen in the evening as he left a friend's apartment located at Third Avenue and East 12th Street in the East Village. At the time of his disappearance, he was reportedly living in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The circumstances surrounding his departure from his friend's home and his subsequent movements remain unknown, marking the beginning of a prolonged and distressing search.

Brandyn was an Iraq War veteran who, according to some sources, may have been grappling with depression and post-traumatic stress disorder related to his military service. His loved ones described him as having a shaved head, brown eyes, and some facial hair. A distinctive tattoo of the word 'Harlem' adorned his arm. On the day he went missing, he was wearing a grey wool light jacket, a David Bowie T-shirt with white sleeves, black slacks, and brown boots. He was also reportedly wearing a black Kangol cap.

The search for Brandyn Simmons has stretched on for years with no significant breakthroughs. His case has been classified as an endangered missing person, highlighting the serious concerns for his welfare. The lack of concrete leads and the passage of time have made the investigation challenging. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance of a military veteran from a major metropolitan area, leaving his family and friends without answers and a community with a lingering sense of unresolved loss. The official investigation into what happened to Brandyn Simmons after he walked out of his friend's East Village apartment remains open.
Last Seen: Nov 30, 2014

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP28991
  • Brandyn Simmons is... - Black and Missing but Not Forgotten
  • Brandyn Simmons - The Charley Project
  • Brandyn Simmons | International Missing Persons Wiki | Fandom
  • Police seek mentally distressed veteran who vanished
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  • Friends and family searching for Brandyn Simmons, last ... - EV Grieve

    • 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.

    87%Strong
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP14845
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP14845 • Found Jan 16, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%9 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 100%143 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
    85%Strong
    John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP118183
    John Doe — Manhattan, New York
    UP118183 • Found Mar 3, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 100%153 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP96243
    John Doe — Bronx, New York
    UP96243 • Found Dec 6, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%6 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 100%172 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP131597
    John Doe — Bronx, New York
    UP131597 • Found Sep 22, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%10 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 68%200 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP121067
    John Doe — Manhattan, New York
    UP121067 • Found Apr 25, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%1 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 100%171 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP82201
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP82201 • Found Jul 4, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 97%Est. 35–50 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'11" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 100%146 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Cromwell, Connecticut - unidentified case UP13320
    John Doe — Cromwell, Connecticut
    UP13320 • Found Nov 9, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 28
    Race 100%Black
    Location 78%90 mi away
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 68%200 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP84693
    John Doe — Queens, New York
    UP84693 • Found Aug 29, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 98%Est. 35–50 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%10 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'2" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 100%135–150 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Staten Island, New York - unidentified case UP81219
    John Doe — Staten Island, New York
    UP81219 • Found Jun 10, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 28 when missing
    Location 98%17 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 97%132 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — West Babylon, New York - unidentified case UP143866
    John Doe — West Babylon, New York
    UP143866 • Found Feb 14, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'11"–6'5" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black

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