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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP5194) and 4 other sources
In the late summer of 2003, a sense of quiet concern settled over Accomack County, Virginia, with the disappearance of a local man. Larry Jeen Northam, a 55-year-old Caucasian male, was last seen on August 30, 2003, in the small community of Greenbackville. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as being 5'6' tall and weighing 170 pounds, with brown, receding, collar-length hair and blue eyes. Those who knew him would recognize him by a distinctive vertical scar in the center of his forehead and a gold tooth on his upper left front. He was clean-shaven at the time he went missing. The circumstances surrounding his last known moments remain unclear, leaving his loved ones and the community searching for answers.

The days turned into weeks, and with no word from Larry, concern grew into a formal investigation. The Accomack County Sheriff's Office opened a case file, number 2003-008280, officially marking the start of a long and frustrating search. Details about the specific events leading up to his disappearance are sparse in public records. It has been suggested that he may have traveled to Maryland, a state not far from his Virginia home, but this lead, like others, has not yielded any definitive answers about his whereabouts. The lack of concrete information has made the investigation particularly challenging for law enforcement and has prolonged the anguish for his family.

Over the years, Larry Northam's case has remained open, a persistent and somber puzzle. His information has been entered into national databases for missing persons in the hope that a new lead might emerge. DNA samples from his brother and son were submitted and are on file, a crucial step in trying to identify him should he be found. Despite the passage of time, the efforts to locate him have not ceased, and his case serves as a poignant reminder of the many individuals who vanish without a trace. The overview of his case is one of many unanswered questions and the enduring hope for a resolution that might one day bring peace to those he left behind. The investigation remains active as they continue to seek any information that could shed light on what happened to Larry Jeen Northam.

Last Seen: Aug 30, 2003

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Accokeek, Maryland
UP934 • Found Nov 14, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 55
Race 100%White
Location 75%100 mi away
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
77%Possible
John Doe — Washington, District of Columbia
UP13436 • Found Dec 8, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 38–52 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%109 mi away
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 99%152 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Fairfax, Virginia - unidentified case UP6638
John Doe — Fairfax, Virginia
UP6638 • Found Apr 6, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 70%126 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'6"
75%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5650
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5650 • Found Feb 6, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 55
Race 100%White
Location 55%200 mi away
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

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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