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Justin Cosey Missing Person Case

Last seen in New Orleans, Louisiana on Jul 12, 2002

Victim Details

Apr 15, 2010

Oct 11, 2022

Justin

Cosey

40

16

66 inches

145 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Jul 12, 2002

New Orleans

Louisiana

Orleans Parish

70116

26502

New Orleans Police Department

New Orleans

Louisiana

Orleans Parish

70119

715 South Broad Street, Louisiana

5046585315

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.nola.gov/nopd/

D1735312

Jul 14, 2002

New Orleans Police Department

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 19, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP5976) and 5 other sources
In the summer of 2002, a 16-year-old boy named Justin Emile Cosey vanished from his New Orleans, Louisiana home. Known to his loved ones as 'Jay,' he was last seen with his brown hair in braids, wearing a white t-shirt, dark-colored shorts, and white high-top sneakers. Justin was a Black male with hazel eyes and a noticeable scar on his face. On the day he disappeared, he reportedly left his residence with the intention of walking to his grandmother's house. However, he was seen getting into a white, two-door 1989 Chevrolet sedan and was never heard from again. Some accounts suggest he might have been on his way to see his girlfriend.

The circumstances surrounding Justin's disappearance are unsettling, and though authorities suspect foul play, very few details have been made public in the years since he was last seen. The New Orleans Police Department is the investigating agency handling this long-unsolved case. Despite the passage of time, the lack of information has left his family with unanswered questions and a profound sense of loss. His case is classified as an endangered missing person.

The investigation into Justin's disappearance has remained open, a persistent and painful chapter in the lives of his family. The case of Justin Emile Cosey is a reminder of the many young lives that have been inexplicably cut short, leaving behind a void and a quest for answers that spans decades. The community continues to hope for a resolution that will bring peace to his loved ones and finally shed light on what happened to the teenage boy who vanished so long ago.
Last Seen: Jul 12, 2002

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Justin Emile Cosey - The Charley Project
  • 5223DMLA - Justin Emile Cosey - Doe Network
  • Justin Cosey | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • [DOC] MISSING PERSON - For the Lost
  • Justin “Jay” Emile Cosey Hitchhiking To A Loved Ones In Louisiana

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    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.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Belle Chasse, Louisiana - unidentified case UP54169
    John Doe — Belle Chasse, Louisiana
    UP54169 • Found Dec 1, 2018
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 98%16 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 92%165 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Reserve, Louisiana - unidentified case UP76537
    John Doe — Reserve, Louisiana
    UP76537 • Found Jul 3, 2020
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 94%31 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'6"

    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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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    I came across Justin Emile Cosey's case recently and something caught my attention. Does anyone else... ...Read More
    12/19/2023
    Does anyone here have more information on the white 1989 Chevrolet sedan that Justin was seen... ...Read More
    01/14/2023

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