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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP28988) and 2 other sources
In the winter of 2014, a 54-year-old man named John William Morgan disappeared from Poughkeepsie, New York. It was in February of that year that he was last seen, and the quiet passage of time since has offered few answers. Morgan, a Caucasian male with brown hair and blue eyes, stood between five feet eight and five feet eleven inches tall. His weight fluctuated between 175 and 230 pounds. His life in the Hudson Valley community came to an abrupt and unexplained halt, leaving a void filled with questions for those who knew him.

The specific circumstances that led to John Morgan's disappearance are not publicly known, creating a baffling mystery for investigators and his family. The case, under the jurisdiction of the Ramapo Police Department, has been marked by a scarcity of public information. The investigation began after he was last seen in Poughkeepsie, but the trail appears to have grown cold with few, if any, leads released to the public. One of the few distinct details available is a unique identifying feature: a blue lightning bolt tattooed on the side of his foot. This small piece of personal history is one of the only available clues that could help identify him.

Years have passed since John William Morgan was last heard from, and his case remains an open and unresolved missing persons investigation. The lack of progress and new information has been a source of ongoing pain and uncertainty for his loved ones. The overview of this case is one of quiet disappearance and lingering questions. With no clear evidence of foul play or voluntary departure, investigators are left with very little to go on, and the community is left to wonder what could have happened to the 54-year-old man who vanished from Poughkeepsie one winter day.

Last Seen: Feb 1, 2014

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Waterbury, Connecticut
UP94477 • Found Aug 13, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%46 mi away
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP50249
John Doe — New York, New York
UP50249 • Found Apr 24, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%69 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 100%177 lb vs 175–230 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP81157
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP81157 • Found May 26, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%67 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 100%168 lb vs 175–230 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — Kearny, New Jersey
UP15192 • Found Apr 24, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%65 mi away
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 85%140 lb vs 175–230 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP13204
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP13204 • Found Jun 26, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 54
Race 100%White
Location 82%77 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 76%130 lb vs 175–230 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP102635
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP102635 • Found Apr 9, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 55–80 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%76 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 100%237 lb vs 175–230 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 50%Green vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — New York - unidentified case UP16245
John Doe — New York
UP16245 • Found May 25, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%67 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 100%177 lb vs 175–230 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — Lowell, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15888
John Doe — Lowell, Massachusetts
UP15888 • Found Mar 12, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–60 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 65%148 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 100%156 lb vs 175–230 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP140297
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP140297 • Found Mar 18, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%74 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 63%119 lb vs 175–230 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP86656
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP86656 • Found Nov 14, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 65–90 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%77 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 64%120 lb vs 175–230 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

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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