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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP7243) and 4 other sources
On a winter day in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, 67-year-old Edmond John Sweeney left his home for a walk and was never seen or heard from again. The date was February 22, 1998, and the quiet disappearance of the 5'5', 150-pound man with balding gray hair and blue eyes would leave a void of information for years to come. Mr. Sweeney simply vanished after telling those at his residence he was going out for a stroll, a common activity that gave no cause for alarm at the time.

Decades have passed since Edmond Sweeney's last known moments, yet the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain shrouded in mystery with very few details available to the public. The Pennsylvania State Police have investigated his case, but the passage of time has not yielded significant leads or answers. His case is classified as an endangered missing person, a somber acknowledgment of the potential vulnerability of an individual who disappears without a trace. Despite the lack of information, his profile remains active in national missing persons databases in the hope that someone, somewhere, may hold a piece of information that could illuminate what happened.

The case of Edmond Sweeney is a quiet but poignant one, marked by an unnerving lack of clues. There were no signs of foul play at his home, no indication he planned to leave, and no subsequent contact with family or friends. This absence of information has made the investigation incredibly challenging for law enforcement. His disappearance serves as a heart-wrenching reminder of how suddenly a person can vanish from their established life, leaving behind a legacy of unanswered questions and a family left to wonder what became of their loved one on that cold February day.

Last Seen: Feb 22, 1998

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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 — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5700
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5700 • Found Jan 13, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 55–65 vs 67 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%74 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 95%131 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
78%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 67 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%74 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
Weight 87%175 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — New Brunswick, New Jersey - unidentified case UP17386
John Doe — New Brunswick, New Jersey
UP17386 • Found Jul 23, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 67 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%163 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 70%Black vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP460 • Found Jul 14, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 55–65 vs 67 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%64 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 93%130 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP5613
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP5613 • Found Jan 18, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 67 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%81 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 84%123 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6127
John Doe — New York, New York
UP6127 • Found May 14, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 65–85 vs 67 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%71 mi away
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
Weight 47%100 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP86656
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP86656 • Found Nov 14, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 65–90 vs 67 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%75 mi away
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
Weight 80%120 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP80386
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP80386 • Found May 2, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 55–80 vs 67 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%73 mi away
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 50%198 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP2178
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP2178 • Found Apr 14, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 67 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 68%5'8" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
75%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5218
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5218 • Found Mar 6, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 55–65 vs 67 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%70 mi away
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%148 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown 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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