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John Gelardi Missing Person Case

Last seen in Davie, Florida on Jul 9, 2006

Victim Details

Feb 8, 2012

Jan 12, 2024

John

Gelardi

78

58

69 inches

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 9, 2006

Davie

Florida

Broward County

33314

No

11351

Davie Police Department

Town of Davie

Florida

Broward County

33324

Adam Granit

Detective

1230 South Nob Hill Road, Florida

9546938200

Local

Law Enforcement

06-39171

Jul 12, 2006

Davie Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP13861) and 3 other sources
John Basil Gelardi, 58, was last seen on July 9, 2006, in Davie, Florida. Gelardi, who was suffering from mild dementia at the time, left his residence at Everglades Mobile Home Park at around 10:00 p.m. that evening. He was driving his white 1997 Ford Taurus with the Florida license plate V52VUA. Witnesses reported that he was driving erratically, striking several objects as he left the neighborhood. Neither Gelardi nor his vehicle have been seen since.

Due to his dementia, Gelardi was prone to confusion and distraction, raising concerns for his safety. Despite a search effort, no foul play is suspected in his disappearance, but he is considered an endangered missing person. Both local law enforcement and his family have continued to search for answers, but no significant leads have surfaced since that night in 2006.

The case remains open and unsolved, with his family and authorities urging anyone with information to come forward to help bring closure to this long-standing case.
Last Seen: Jul 9, 2006

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP13861
  • John Basil Gelardi - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person | Profiling Evil - YouTube

    • 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.

    87%Strong
    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 58 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%174 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    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 58
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%156 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP13117
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP13117 • Found Nov 1, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%172 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 40%Bald vs Gray
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Oakland Park, Florida
    UP13347 • Found Mar 26, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP6721
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP6721 • Found Dec 20, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 58
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 36%5'4" vs 5'9"
    Weight 55%115 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP138033 • Found Nov 3, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Boynton Beach, Florida - unidentified case UP104173
    John Doe — Boynton Beach, Florida
    UP104173 • Found Jun 26, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'9"–6'5" vs 5'9"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Fort Myers, Florida
    UP4903 • Found Jun 5, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 58
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%107 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'9" vs 5'9"
    75%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 35%Est. 36–50 vs 58
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
    Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    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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