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Glenn Lovern Missing Person Case

Last seen in Detroit, Michigan on Feb 1, 2013

Victim Details

Aug 5, 2014

Jan 12, 2024

Glenn

Lovern

65

52

68 inches

150 lbs

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Feb 1, 2013

Detroit

Michigan

Wayne County

15590

Detroit Police Department

Detroit

Michigan

Wayne County

48226

Shannon Jones

Sergeant

1301 3rd St, Michigan

3135961800

Local

Law Enforcement

1311010205

Feb 23, 2013

Detroit Police Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP25586) and 3 other sources
In the winter of 2013, a 52-year-old man named Glenn Russell Lovern vanished in Detroit, Michigan. He was last seen on February 1, 2013, at Henry Ford Hospital. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male with brown hair and blue eyes, standing at 5'8' and weighing between 150 and 170 pounds. The circumstances surrounding his departure from the hospital and what happened to him afterward remain a mystery, as he has not been seen or heard from since that day.

Details regarding Glenn's life and the specific reasons for him being at the hospital have not been widely publicized, leaving his family and community with many unanswered questions. The lack of information has made the search for him particularly challenging for law enforcement and loved ones. There is no public record of the clothing he was wearing on the day he went missing, nor any details about whether he had personal belongings with him, such as a wallet or phone. It is also unknown if he left the hospital on foot or in a vehicle.

The investigation into Glenn Lovern's disappearance has been ongoing, but few leads have emerged over the years. His case is a somber reminder of the countless individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind a void of uncertainty for their families. The overview of this case is one of an abrupt and unexplained disappearance. With very limited information available to the public, the trail has grown cold, and what should have been a routine day turned into a lasting and painful mystery for those who knew and cared for him.
Last Seen: Feb 1, 2013

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Glenn Russell Lovern - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP25586 | NamUs
  • It was 6 years ago today, (February... - Missing in Michigan - Facebook

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

    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.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP115564
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP115564 • Found Jan 26, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%137 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Taylor, Michigan
    UP17231 • Found Mar 5, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 70%210 lb vs 150–170 lb
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP14508
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP14508 • Found Jan 13, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%138 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Cleveland, Ohio - unidentified case UP12854
    John Doe — Cleveland, Ohio
    UP12854 • Found May 23, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–58 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%90 mi away
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 75%5'3"–5'11" vs 5'8"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP85839 • Found Mar 1, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 30–60 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 150–170 lb

    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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