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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP14570) and 2 other sources
On March 24, 2007, 58-year-old Guy Shannon was last seen in West Springfield, Massachusetts. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male, standing at approximately five feet eleven inches to six feet tall, and weighing between 220 and 230 pounds. He had gray or partially gray, medium-length hair and blue eyes. One of his distinguishing physical characteristics was a bulging hernia in his stomach area. He also wore prescription eyeglasses. The clothing he was wearing on the day he went missing has not been publicly detailed.

The specific circumstances surrounding Guy Shannon's disappearance remain largely unknown to the public. He was last seen in the Hampden County area, but the details of who he was with, what he was doing, or where he might have been headed have not been released. There is no information available regarding his mode of transportation at the time he went missing. Investigators have not publicly identified any suspects or persons of interest in his case. Despite the passage of time, his case remains an open and unsolved missing person investigation.

The lack of significant leads has been a persistent challenge for law enforcement agencies involved in the search for Guy Shannon. The West Springfield Police Department has been the primary investigating agency since he was reported missing. Over the years, there has been very little media coverage or public discussion of his case, contributing to the scarcity of available information. The case is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under case number MP14570. This overview represents the extent of the publicly available information regarding the disappearance of Guy Shannon, a case that has left a family without answers for over a decade and a half. The investigation remains open, with authorities still seeking any information that might lead to a resolution.

Last Seen: Mar 24, 2007

Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

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 — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP5268
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP5268 • Found Dec 14, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 72%113 mi away
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 95%192 lb vs 220–230 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — Brookline, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15757
John Doe — Brookline, Massachusetts
UP15757 • Found Apr 17, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 89%Est. 60–65 vs 58
Race 100%White
Location 81%80 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 100%237 lb vs 220–230 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — Everett, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15890
John Doe — Everett, Massachusetts
UP15890 • Found May 2, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–60 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%84 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 62%157 lb vs 220–230 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
78%Possible
John Doe — Lowell, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15888
John Doe — Lowell, Massachusetts
UP15888 • Found Mar 12, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–60 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%77 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 60%156 lb vs 220–230 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
77%Possible
John Doe — Waterbury, Connecticut
UP94477 • Found Aug 13, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%44 mi away
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
76%Possible
John Doe — East Bridgewater, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15220
John Doe — East Bridgewater, Massachusetts
UP15220 • Found Feb 9, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 59–60 vs 58
Race 100%White
Location 79%87 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 77%278 lb vs 220–230 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5558
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5558 • Found Oct 5, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 58
Race 100%White
Location 71%120 mi away
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 84%179 lb vs 220–230 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — East Boston, Massachusetts
UP53220 • Found Sep 5, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 68–82 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%85 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 19%123 lb vs 220–230 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
75%Possible
John Doe — Weehawken, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1674
John Doe — Weehawken, New Jersey
UP1674 • Found Nov 6, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 78%Est. 40–55 vs 58
Race 100%White
Location 71%118 mi away
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 98%195 lb vs 220–230 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

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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