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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP24857)
In the summer of 1995, a young man named Harold Griffin vanished from Marion, Ohio, leaving behind a profound and lingering mystery. At 22 years old, Harold was last seen on July 13th of that year. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are unsettlingly vague, with very few details available about his last known activities or his state of mind at the time. What is known is that one day he was a part of his community, and the next, he was gone, seemingly without a trace. His absence created a void in the lives of those who knew him, a void that has been filled with unanswered questions and the persistent pain of not knowing.

Harold is described as a Black / African American male. At the time he went missing, he stood at approximately 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighed around 175 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes. Authorities have noted that there is no description of the clothing he was wearing on the day he disappeared, which adds another layer of difficulty to the investigation. The lack of specific details has made the search for answers a challenging endeavor for both law enforcement and his family. The case was officially created on June 8, 2014, and assigned the case number 95008589 by the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

The investigation into Harold Griffin's disappearance remains open, a cold case that continues to perplex investigators. Over the years, efforts to uncover what happened to him have yielded little information. The absence of concrete leads has left a community searching for closure. His case is a somber reminder of the fragility of life and the enduring hope that one day, the truth will come to light, bringing with it the peace of resolution. The overview of the case is one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance, with minimal information available to the public, leaving a family and a community with decades of uncertainty. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

Last Seen: Jul 13, 1995

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Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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 — Detroit, Michigan
UP56119 • Found Aug 12, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 71%120 mi away
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP9909
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP9909 • Found Feb 12, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–39 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 71%120 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 68%5'10" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%192 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP13148 • Found Oct 1, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 71%120 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP129335 • Found Aug 14, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 49%256 mi away
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%176 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP8279
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP8279 • Found Jun 24, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 71%120 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 72%133 lb vs 175 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP13154 • Found May 5, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–27 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 71%120 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
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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