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Perry Johnson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Memphis, Tennessee on Jul 19, 2013

Victim Details

Sep 19, 2013

Jan 9, 2024

Perry

Johnson

86

73

70 inches

75 inches

175 lbs

185 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 19, 2013

Memphis

Tennessee

Shelby County

38122

No

14198

Memphis Police Department

Memphis

Tennessee

Shelby County

38103

Jorge Ortega

Sergeant

170 North Main Street, Tennessee

9016363700

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.memphispolice.org/

1307012580ME

Jul 20, 2013

Memphis Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Oct 17, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP21850) and 1 other source
In the summer of 2013, a sense of unease settled over a Memphis, Tennessee community with the disappearance of 73-year-old Male Perry Johnson. He was last seen on July 19, 2013, in the 38122 area of Memphis. The following morning, a person who regularly brought him his coffee discovered he was not in his guest house, and he was reported missing that same day. At the time he went missing, Johnson was described as a white male, standing between 5'10' and 6'3' tall, and weighing between 175 and 185 pounds. He had gray or partially gray hair and brown eyes. A noticeable scar ran up the side of his nose, serving as a distinguishing physical feature.

When he was last seen, Johnson was wearing a maroon shirt with small vertical yellow stripes, and light green or gray cotton pants. He was also wearing black diabetic-style shoes that resembled tennis shoes and fastened with two Velcro straps. It was noted that he was not driving his vehicle at the time of his disappearance. The circumstances surrounding his sudden absence were puzzling, as there were no immediate indications of where he might have gone or what might have happened to him.

The investigation into Perry Johnson's disappearance was handled by the Memphis Police Department. Despite the efforts of law enforcement and the passage of time, the case has remained unsolved, leaving his family and community without answers. The lack of resolution has meant that for years, the question of his whereabouts and the circumstances of his disappearance have lingered, a painful and unresolved chapter for all who knew him. The case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who vanish, leaving behind a void of information and a legacy of unanswered questions.
Last Seen: Jul 19, 2013

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP21850

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    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.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — Memphis, Tennessee
    UP69790 • Found Nov 6, 2019
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 84%Est. 60–70 vs 73 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'2" vs 5'10"–6'3"
    Weight 81%140 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — West Memphis, Arkansas
    UP70686 • Found Apr 16, 2020
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 45–90 vs 73 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%16 mi away
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–6'3"
    Weight 84%143 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray

    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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    Hey everyone, just wanted to share something that’s been on my mind about Perry's case. I saw... ...Read More
    06/22/2024
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