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Johnny L. Patterson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Jun 09, 2020

Victim Details

Jan 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026

Johnny

L. Patterson

76

70

5'8 inches

170 lbs

Black

Male

Jun 09, 2020

Milwaukee

Wisconsin

Milwaukee

Milwaukee Police Departmen

414-935-7405

07/10/2026

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In the early summer of 2020, a heart-wrenching mystery began to unfold in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with the disappearance of 70-year-old Johnny L. Patterson. A resident of the College Court apartment building, Patterson was a familiar and beloved figure in his community. His case, marked by the love of his family and the concern of law enforcement, paints a poignant picture of the silent struggles faced by those living with dementia and the enduring hope of their loved ones. Patterson was a man who ...
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