John Corbett Missing Person Case

Mar 29, 2015

Jan 12, 2024

John

Corbett

88

34

69 inches

70 inches

130 lbs

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

On a summer day in July of 1972, a 35-year-old man named John Kimball Corbett vanished from Rochester, New York. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing between 5'9" and 5'10" and weighing between 130 and 150 pounds. He had a small build and wore glasses. Distinctive features included two tattoos: a rose on his upper left arm and a heart with the word "Love" on his outer left forearm. When he was last seen, he was wearing jeans and a top. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are vague, with reports simply stating he has been missing for years and has been unable to be located. The investigation into John Corbett's disappearance has been handled by the Rochester Police Department. Despite the passage of decades, his case remains open. Information available through the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) indicates that DNA samples have been collected from his daughter and sister and have been entered into national databases for comparison against unidentified remains. This offers a glimmer of hope that one day, answers may be found. The case file also notes that he had no mode of transportation at the time he went missing. The disappearance of John Kimball Corbett is a long-standing mystery that has left a family searching for answers for over fifty years. With limited information about his last known whereabouts or the circumstances leading to his disappearance, the case has grown cold. The few details available paint a picture of a man with a distinct appearance, yet these clues have not been enough to resolve the case. The efforts to use DNA technology provide a modern avenue for investigation, highlighting the ongoing commitment to finding him. His case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear each year, leaving behind questions and a void in the lives of their loved ones.

Jul 01, 1972

Rochester

New York

Monroe County

16468

Rochester Police Department

Rochester

New York

Monroe County

14614

Laurie Vanbrederode

MPU Coordinator

185 Exchange Blvd, New York

5854286595

Local

Law Enforcement

16-064550

Rochester Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

08/21/2026