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Edward Hannigan Missing Person Case

Last seen in Lake Worth, Florida on Oct 17, 2004

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Victim Details

Oct 26, 2009

May 17, 2024

Edward

Hannigan

62

40

69 inches

70 inches

215 lbs

230 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 17, 2004

Lake Worth

Florida

Palm Beach County

33460

30718

Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

West Palm Beach

Florida

Palm Beach County

33406

3228 Gun Club Road, Florida

5616883000

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.pbso.org

08-145553

Nov 5, 2008

Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP2998) and 6 other sources
Edward Joseph Hannigan, a 40-year-old man, was last seen on October 14, 2004, in Lake Worth, Florida. He had recently moved out of his mobile home and has not been heard from since. Hannigan, who was known by the nickname "Special Ed," was described as having long brown hair, usually worn in a ponytail, and a mustache with a full beard. He stood about 5'9" to 5'10" tall and weighed between 215 and 250 pounds at the time of his disappearance.

Despite efforts to locate him, few details are available regarding the circumstances of his disappearance. Authorities continue to seek information on Hannigan's whereabouts, though no significant developments have been reported since he went missing.
Last Seen: Oct 17, 2004

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Missing Edward Hannigan - Facebook
  • Edward Joseph Hannigan - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP2998 | NamUs
  • Edward Hannigan | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Edward Hannigan – Oct. 17, 2004 – Lake Worth, Florida -
  • lostnmissing.org/missing/ehannigan/ - Missing Edward Hannigan ...

    • 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.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — Fort Lauderdale, Florida - unidentified case UP570
    John Doe — Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    UP570 • Found Aug 7, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 36–50 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"–5'10"
    Weight 71%160 lb vs 215–230 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Oakland Park, Florida
    UP13347 • Found Mar 26, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%31 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'10"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1016
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP1016 • Found Feb 24, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%60 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'10"
    Weight 66%156 lb vs 215–230 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    78%Possible
    John Doe — West Palm Beach, Florida
    UP7797 • Found Sep 25, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–49 vs 40
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'10"
    Weight 0%100 lb vs 215–230 lb
    Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Boca Raton, Florida
    UP96 • Found Apr 19, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 20–60 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'10"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Boynton Beach, Florida - unidentified case UP104173
    John Doe — Boynton Beach, Florida
    UP104173 • Found Jun 26, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 98%Est. 58–72 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'9"–6'5" vs 5'9"–5'10"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Homestead, Florida - unidentified case UP572
    John Doe — Homestead, Florida
    UP572 • Found Sep 10, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%84 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'10"
    Weight 2%105 lb vs 215–230 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Miami Gardens, Florida - unidentified case UP93483
    John Doe — Miami Gardens, Florida
    UP93483 • Found Jul 5, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%48 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'9"–5'10"
    Weight 25%124 lb vs 215–230 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP13117
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP13117 • Found Nov 1, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%60 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'10"
    Weight 81%172 lb vs 215–230 lb
    Hair 40%Bald vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP6750
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP6750 • Found Aug 8, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 72%Est. 48–58 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%60 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'10"
    Weight 83%174 lb vs 215–230 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

    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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