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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8582) and 4 other sources
On April 4, 2010, 44-year-old Gerald "Jerry" Peasha, Jr. was last seen in Leominster, Massachusetts. At the time he went missing, it was suggested that he might have traveled to any of the New England states in search of employment. A family member filed a missing person report with the Leominster Police Department on May 10, 2010, over a month after he was last seen. Peasha has not been seen or heard from since his disappearance.

Gerald Peasha, Jr. is a white male with blue eyes and light brown or blonde hair that is described as thin. He stands between 5'9" and 5'11" and weighs between 140 and 165 pounds. A significant characteristic is his very poor eyesight, which requires him to wear strong prescription eyeglasses to see. He may have had thin facial hair at the time of his disappearance. There is also information suggesting he may have an old, healed fracture to his left leg. When he was last seen, he was carrying a green canvas knapsack containing his personal belongings.

The circumstances surrounding Gerald Peasha, Jr.'s disappearance remain unclear, and his case is still unsolved. The primary theory is that he may have left the area seeking work. His family has endured years of uncertainty, expressing the pain of his absence and the hope for answers. The Leominster Police Department continues to list him as a missing person. The investigation into his whereabouts has not yielded any significant leads, leaving his family and community without closure. The case serves as a poignant reminder of the lasting impact of a person's disappearance on their loved ones.

Last Seen: Apr 4, 2010

Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Lunenburg, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP14702
John Doe — Lunenburg, Massachusetts
UP14702 • Found Jul 7, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–45 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 84%6'1" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 140–165 lb
77%Possible
John Doe — Lowell, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15888
John Doe — Lowell, Massachusetts
UP15888 • Found Mar 12, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 69%Est. 55–60 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 100%156 lb vs 140–165 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP8565
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP8565 • Found Nov 2, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 44
Race 100%White
Location 61%171 mi away
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 140–165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — Waterbury, Connecticut
UP94477 • Found Aug 13, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%95 mi away
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Everett, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15890
John Doe — Everett, Massachusetts
UP15890 • Found May 2, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 70%Est. 55–60 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%36 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 100%157 lb vs 140–165 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP9178
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP9178 • Found Jul 1, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 63%160 mi away
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 77%198 lb vs 140–165 lb
Hair 60%Black 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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