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John Taylor Missing Person Case

Last seen in Gary, Indiana on May 21, 1999

Victim Details

Dec 12, 2008

Jul 06, 2017

John

Taylor

75

48

70 inches

150 lbs

Black / African American

Male

May 21, 1999

Gary

Indiana

Lake County

3173

Gary Police Department

Gary

Indiana

,

99-10432

Gary Police Department

5045

Black

Brown

Brown

07/11/2026


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John Len Taylor was a 48-year-old man who disappeared from Gary, Indiana, on May 21, 1999. On the day he went missing, he was at his girlfriend's residence, where he reportedly had an argument with someone. Following the disagreement, he stated he was going for a walk to get some fresh air and was last seen walking in the vicinity of the 3900 block of Adams Street. John was known to enjoy walking and had a regular route he would take between Glen Park and the Dorie Miller housing projects, ...
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Last Seen: May 21, 1999

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