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Anthony Grandberry Missing Person Case

Last seen in Portland, Oregon on Jul 1, 1995

Victim Details

Oct 7, 2011

Jan 8, 2024

Anthony

Grandberry

66

35

69 inches

140 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Jul 1, 1995

Portland

Oregon

Multnomah County

97217

No

10885

Portland Police Bureau

Portland

Oregon

Multnomah County

97204

Heidi Helwig

Detective

1111 Southwest 2nd Avenue, Oregon

5038230400

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/549803

95-115381

Nov 17, 1995

Portland Police Bureau

Black

Black

Black

Oct 15, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP12556) and 4 other sources
In the summer of 1995, a 35-year-old man named Anthony Grandberry was last seen in Portland, Oregon. The exact date of his disappearance is unknown, though it is recorded as having occurred in July of that year. At the time he went missing, he was described as a Black/African American male, standing at 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing approximately 140 pounds, with black hair and black eyes. The circumstances surrounding his last known whereabouts are vague, and there is little public information available regarding what may have led to his disappearance. His case is being handled by the Portland Police Bureau.

Details regarding Anthony Grandberry's life, including his occupation, family, and relationships, are not readily available in public records. The narrative of his life in Portland and the events leading up to his disappearance remain largely untold. This lack of information presents significant challenges to understanding the full picture of who he was and what might have happened to him. Without these personal details, the story of Anthony Grandberry is unfortunately incomplete, leaving many questions unanswered for those who may have known him and for the investigators handling his case.

The investigation into Anthony Grandberry's disappearance has spanned decades with very few leads or details being made public. His case is a testament to the painful reality of many long-term missing person cases where the trail goes cold and information is scarce. The overview of this case is one of limited information, with the primary details being his physical description and the time and location of his disappearance. The lack of a detailed public narrative surrounding his case underscores the silent struggle of many missing persons and their families, whose stories often fade from the public eye over time.
Last Seen: Jul 1, 1995

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP12556 | NamUs
  • Active Warrants | Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office
  • Memphis Sex Trafficker Anthony Grandberry Sentenced To 11 Years ...
  • Anthony Grandberry Missing Person Flyer | Portland, OR | CaseTrace

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    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.

    77%Possible
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP11909
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon
    UP11909 • Found Jul 10, 1995
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 35
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 days after last seen
    Height 68%6'0" vs 5'9"
    Weight 77%170 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black

    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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    Hey everyone, I've been digging through some old cases and came across Anthony Grandberry's... ...Read More
    05/27/2024
    Has anyone else heard the theory about Anthony Grandberry possibly being mixed up with a case of... ...Read More
    03/03/2024
    It's so frustrating that after all these years, we still have next to nothing on Anthony... ...Read More
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