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Charles Allen Arrington, a 44-year-old man, was last seen on January 1, 1983, in Parma, Ohio. At the time of his disappearance, Charles was living in Manhattan, New York, but was in Parma at the time. Described as 5'10" and weighing around 180 pounds, he had black hair and brown eyes. His sudden disappearance has remained a mystery, with little information available about the circumstances leading up to his last known whereabouts.

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Last Seen: Jan 01, 1983

Victim Details

Jun 18, 2012

Jan 04, 2024

Charles

Arrington

85

44

70 inches

75 inches

170 lbs

190 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Charles Allen Arrington, a 44-year-old man, was last seen in Parma, Ohio. The exact date of his disappearance is unclear, though it is registered as January 1, 1983. At the time he went missing, Arrington was described as a Black male, standing somewhere between 5'10" and 6'3" tall, and weighing between 170 and 190 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are not publicly detailed, leaving a void of information for those who knew him and the investigators handling his case. His last known place of residence before he went missing was in Manhattan, New York, adding a layer of complexity to the investigation due to the geographical distance between his home and where he was last seen. The investigation into Charles Arrington's disappearance was officially reported to the Parma Police Department on May 30, 2012, nearly three decades after he was last seen. This significant passage of time presents numerous challenges for law enforcement in gathering evidence and speaking to potential witnesses whose memories may have faded over the years. The case is documented under the Parma Police Department case number PR1214077. Information regarding what Arrington was last seen wearing or if he had any distinguishing physical features has not been made widely available, which can further complicate efforts to identify him. Decades have passed since Charles Allen Arrington was last seen, and his case remains unresolved. Known by the nicknames "Boone" and "Love," his absence has left a lasting impact on those who knew him. The Parma Police Department remains the primary contact for any information regarding this case. The overview of this case highlights a man who vanished without a clear explanation, leaving behind very few clues for investigators to follow. The significant time gap between his last sighting and the official report, coupled with the limited information available to the public, underscores the difficulties in resolving long-term missing person cases.

Jan 01, 1983

Parma

Ohio

Cuyahoga County

11878

Parma Police Department

Parma

Ohio

Cuyahoga County

44129

Scott Faulisi

Detective

5555 Powers Boulevard, Ohio

4408851234

Local

Law Enforcement

PR1214077

2012-05-30

Parma Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

05/31/2026


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