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John "Jack" May, a 44-year-old man from Chickasha, Oklahoma, has been missing since April 15, 2005. He was last seen in Chickasha, and shortly after his disappearance, his white 2002 Ford F150 truck was found abandoned in Oklahoma City. At the time of his disappearance, May was between 5'5" and 5'8" tall, weighing 170 to 185 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.

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Last Seen: Apr 15, 2005

Victim Details

Dec 14, 2012

Jan 12, 2024

John

May

63

44

65 inches

68 inches

170 lbs

185 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

John Jack May, a 44-year-old man, was last seen on April 15, 2005. His last known location was in Chickasha, Oklahoma, a place he was visiting at the time. Concerns for his welfare grew when he failed to maintain contact with his family, which was uncharacteristic of him. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were not immediately clear, leaving his loved ones with a profound sense of worry and a multitude of unanswered questions. He was a resident of Oklahoma City, and his sudden absence created a void in the lives of those who knew him. The initial days and weeks of his disappearance were filled with uncertainty as family and friends hoped for his safe return. The investigation into John May's disappearance began after he was officially reported missing. A significant development in the case was the discovery of his vehicle, a white 2002 Ford F-150 truck. The truck was located in Oklahoma City, some distance from where he was last seen in Chickasha. This discovery, while providing a piece of the puzzle, did not lead to a quick resolution in finding John. It deepened the mystery, suggesting that he may have traveled from Chickasha to Oklahoma City before he went missing. The Oklahoma City Police Department's Cold Case Homicide Unit is handling the investigation, indicating the serious nature of his disappearance. Investigators have collected DNA samples to aid in the identification process should any new evidence come to light. Over the years, the case of John May has remained open, a persistent and painful reality for his family. The lack of closure has left them in a state of limbo, unable to fully grieve or move forward. Law enforcement continues to seek information from the public that might shed light on what happened to John after he was last seen in the spring of 2005. The official investigation, registered under case number 05-035462 with the Oklahoma City Police Department, is a somber reminder of a life interrupted. The case is an overview of a man who seemingly vanished, leaving behind his vehicle and a family searching for answers about his fate. His disappearance serves as a poignant example of the enduring pain and uncertainty that surrounds cold missing person cases.

Apr 15, 2005

Chickasha

Oklahoma

Grady County

12799

Oklahoma City Police Department

Oklahoma City

Oklahoma

Oklahoma County

73102

701 Colcord Drive, Oklahoma

4052971129

Local

Law Enforcement

05-035462

2005-04-18

Oklahoma City Police Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

06/17/2026


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