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Joseph Hankerson, a 27-year-old male, was last seen on July 15, 1998, in Atlanta, Georgia. His disappearance was reported shortly afterward, prompting initial efforts to locate him through standard investigative procedures. Authorities began by conducting interviews with individuals who may have had contact with him around the time he was last seen. Known locations where Joseph had previously spent time were examined, and search efforts were launched in the surrounding areas.

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Victim Details

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May 14, 2025

Joseph

Hankerson

53

27

72 inches

74 inches

250 lbs

270 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Jul 15, 1998

Atlanta

Georgia

Fulton County

Atlanta

No

167

168360

Atlanta Police Department

Atlanta

Georgia

Fulton County

30303

226 Peachtree Street, SW, Georgia

4045464235

Local

Law Enforcement

981981412

Atlanta Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

11/17/2025


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