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Timothy Leary Missing Person Case

Last seen in Miami, Florida on Nov 30, 1996

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Victim Details

Oct 4, 2013

Jan 12, 2024

Timothy

Leary

81

52

68 inches

190 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 30, 1996

Miami

Florida

Miami-Dade County

33157

No

14304

Miami-Dade Police Department - Homicide Bureau

Doral

Florida

Miami-Dade County

33172

Jonathan Grossman

Detective

9105 NW 25 Street, Florida

3054712400

County

Law Enforcement

617214-S

Dec 2, 1996

Miami-Dade Police Department - Homicide Bureau

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22148) and 7 other sources
Timothy Leary, age 52, went missing from Miami, Florida, on November 30, 1996. Limited information is available regarding the circumstances of his disappearance. The case is registered in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) as MP22148. Efforts to solve the case continue, with authorities encouraging anyone with information to come forward. Although the case has drawn some public interest, it remains unsolved, with no significant developments reported in recent years.
Last Seen: Nov 30, 1996

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP22148 | NamUs
  • The double death of Timothy Leary - Tampa Bay Times
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    • 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.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP6750
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP6750 • Found Aug 8, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–58 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%174 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP6254 • Found Nov 24, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1031
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP1031 • Found Aug 26, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 81%Est. 25–50 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
    Weight 80%152 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1016
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP1016 • Found Feb 24, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
    Weight 84%156 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Pompano Beach, Florida
    UP1073 • Found Jan 31, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 46–60 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%45 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 72%144 lb vs 190 lb
    78%Possible
    John Doe — West Palm Beach, Florida
    UP1081 • Found Jul 23, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 46–60 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%78 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP138033 • Found Nov 3, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 26 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP6253
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP6253 • Found Apr 28, 2009
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Fort Lauderdale, Florida - unidentified case UP570
    John Doe — Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    UP570 • Found Aug 7, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 84%Est. 36–50 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%38 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 88%160 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP1039
    John Doe — Florida
    UP1039 • Found Jul 31, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 46–60 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%75 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'7" vs 5'8"
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown

    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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