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John Welty Missing Person Case

Last seen in Davie, Florida on Dec 24, 1998

Victim Details

Feb 03, 2012

Jan 12, 2024

John

Welty

68

41

71 inches

160 lbs

190 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 24, 1998

Davie

Florida

Broward County

33324

Unknown

11324

Davie Police Department

Town of Davie

Florida

Broward County

33324

Adam Granit

Detective

1230 South Nob Hill Road, Florida

9546938200

Local

Law Enforcement

99-01-2075

1998-12-24

Davie Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/30/2026


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John Leslie Welty, a 41-year-old man from Davie, Florida, was last seen on December 24, 1998. He disappeared under suspicious circumstances, and foul play is suspected in his case. Welty was reported missing by his wife a week after he was last seen at his home. At the time of his disappearance, Welty was known to be using drugs, which authorities believe may be linked to his disappearance.

Welty had several distinguishing features, including scars on various parts of his body and tatto ...
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Last Seen: Dec 24, 1998

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  • Cold Case Files 1990-1999 - Davie-FL.gov
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP13817 | NamUs
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