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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP15536) and 7 other sources
In the spring of 2012, concern grew for a 66-year-old man from Atlanta, Georgia, named Marion Bobby Gresham Sr. The last time his son saw him was on March 25, 2012, at his apartment located at 809 Magnolia Way NW. After three days of unanswered phone calls, his son went to check on him, only to find the apartment empty. Mr. Gresham had vanished, leaving behind his vehicle and no indication of where he might have gone. This uncharacteristic silence was the beginning of a long and painful period of uncertainty for his loved ones.

The disappearance of Marion Gresham Sr. was especially troubling due to his health conditions. At the time he went missing, he was reportedly suffering from schizophrenia and was in the early stages of dementia. These conditions required medication, which he did not have with him, raising serious concerns for his well-being. The Atlanta Police Department was notified, and his family began the desperate search for answers, hoping for any information that might lead to his safe return. The lack of immediate leads and the vulnerability of Mr. Gresham created a sense of urgency in the investigation.

Years have passed since Marion Bobby Gresham Sr. was last seen, and his case remains unresolved. Despite the efforts of his family and law enforcement, few details about his disappearance have ever emerged. He was a Black male with black hair and brown eyes, stood at 5'9', and weighed approximately 170 pounds at the time he went missing. The investigation into what happened to him has been marked by a frustrating lack of information, leaving a void in the lives of those who knew and loved him. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance of a vulnerable adult, a scenario that unfortunately leaves families with more questions than answers and a hope that one day, they will have the closure they desperately seek.

Last Seen: Mar 25, 2012

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia - unidentified case UP154154
John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia
UP154154 • Found May 24, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 75%Est. 48–62 vs 66 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 72%129 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown 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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