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Terance Lynch Missing Person Case

Last seen in Paradise Valley, Arizona on May 12, 1999

Victim Details

Dec 9, 2009

Mar 25, 2024

Terance

Lynch

63

36

68 inches

69 inches

145 lbs

155 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 12, 1999

Paradise Valley

Arizona

Maricopa County

7873

Phoenix Police Department

Phoenix

Arizona

Maricopa County

85004

Jared D'Addabbo

Detective

2120 North Central Avenue, Arizona

6022626151

Local

Law Enforcement

1999-91527341

Phoenix Police Department

Blond/Strawberry

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 15, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP3888) and 4 other sources
In the spring of 1999, a 36-year-old man named Terance 'Terry' Carl Lynch vanished from Paradise Valley, Arizona, leaving his family deeply concerned. He was last seen on May 12, 1999, in the vicinity of 59th Street and Northern Avenue. After that day, all communication with his loved ones ceased, and he was never heard from again. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are not widely known, with few details available to the public. The Phoenix Police Department has been handling the investigation into his case.

Terance is described as a white male with blond or strawberry blond hair and hazel eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he stood between 5'8' and 5'9' and weighed approximately 145 to 155 pounds. He has several distinguishing marks, including a scar on his left shoulder and scarring on his inner forearms. A notable feature is a two-inch blue lightning bolt tattooed on his right foot near his smallest toe. It is also noted that one of his upper eyeteeth is false, and he has a metal screw surgically implanted in his left shoulder. His family and friends knew him by the nickname Terry, which is sometimes spelled 'Terri.'

The case of Terance Lynch is classified as an endangered missing person, and sadly, it has remained unsolved for over two decades. His family has endured a long and painful period of uncertainty, holding out hope for answers. The lack of significant leads has made the investigation challenging for the Phoenix Police Department. The passage of time has not diminished the family's concern or the need for resolution in this troubling case of a man who seemingly disappeared without a trace.
Last Seen: May 12, 1999

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Terance Carl Lynch - The Charley Project
  • Terry Lynch | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Terance Carl Lynch Missing Person Flyer - CaseTrace

    • 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.

    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP1971
    John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
    UP1971 • Found Apr 7, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 145–155 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Laveen, Arizona - unidentified case UP6601
    John Doe — Laveen, Arizona
    UP6601 • Found Nov 22, 2009
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 100%142 lb vs 145–155 lb
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP819
    John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
    UP819 • Found Aug 2, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 145–155 lb
    Hair 10%Black vs Blond
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Arizona
    UP2029 • Found Nov 23, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%33 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 100%161 lb vs 145–155 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Peoria, Arizona - unidentified case UP142022
    John Doe — Peoria, Arizona
    UP142022 • Found Feb 12, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 57–70 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%26 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 26 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 100%120–150 lb vs 145–155 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP2040
    John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
    UP2040 • Found Apr 19, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    78%Possible
    John Doe — El Mirage, Arizona - unidentified case UP478
    John Doe — El Mirage, Arizona
    UP478 • Found Sep 28, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 100%139 lb vs 145–155 lb
    Hair 10%Black vs Blond
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP2036
    John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
    UP2036 • Found Jul 26, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP1977
    John Doe — Arizona
    UP1977 • Found Nov 10, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%33 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 91%123 lb vs 145–155 lb
    Hair 10%Black vs Blond
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP1968
    John Doe — Arizona
    UP1968 • Found Nov 2, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 81%Est. 40–55 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%33 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'9"

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