Crime Solvers Central
Crime Solvers Central
298 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Reginald Johnson missing person case profile photo

Reginald Johnson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Redford, Michigan on Mar 6, 2020

Victim Details

Feb 10, 2023

May 4, 2023

Reginald

Johnson

48

42

73 inches

74 inches

140 lbs

175 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Mar 6, 2020

Redford

Michigan

Wayne County

48240

No

123122

Redford Township Police Department

Redford

Michigan

Wayne County

48239

25833 Elsinore, Michigan

3133872551

Local

Law Enforcement

220016846

Aug 25, 2022

Redford Township Police Department

na

Bald

Brown

Brown

No

Oct 6, 2026


Area Last Seen:

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP100119) and 1 other source
In the early spring of 2020, a man named Reginald ArKeith Johnson vanished from Redford, Michigan. At 42 years old, he was last seen on March 6th of that year. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are unsettlingly vague. It is known that Reginald was experiencing homelessness at the time and his last known location was at a court proceeding. Following that day, communication from him ceased, creating a void of information for those who knew him.

The years that followed have offered little in the way of answers or closure for Reginald's loved ones. Despite the passage of time, no significant leads or information regarding his whereabouts have come to light. The case has not received widespread media attention, leaving his family and law enforcement to navigate the painful uncertainty with limited public awareness. The lack of substantial evidence or witnesses has been a significant hurdle in the investigation, making the search for Reginald incredibly challenging. Described as a Black/African American male, standing between 6'1' and 6'2' and weighing between 140 and 175 pounds, with brown eyes, a bald head, and a goatee, his physical description is the primary tool authorities have in their search. A noticeable gap in his teeth is also a distinguishing feature.

The official report of his disappearance was not filed until August 25, 2022, well over two years after he was last seen. The Redford Township Police Department is handling the investigation. The prolonged period without any contact is a source of deep concern. The case stands as a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, their stories often fading from public view without resolution. The investigation into what happened to Reginald ArKeith Johnson continues, a quiet and persistent search for a man who seemingly disappeared without a trace.
Last Seen: Mar 6, 2020

Links to Additional Sources (1)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Missing Person Flyer: Reginald Johnson | Redford, MI | CaseTrace

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

    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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP75179
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP75179 • Found Jul 14, 2020
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 84%Est. 45–70 vs 42
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'3" vs 6'1"–6'2"
    Weight 70%214 lb vs 140–175 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Bald
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP106116 • Found Jul 31, 2021
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"–6'2"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 140–175 lb
    Hair 100%Bald vs Bald
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP109411
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP109411 • Found Jul 19, 2021
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 63%Est. 50–75 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"–6'2"
    Weight 95%120 lb vs 140–175 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Bald
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP106113 • Found May 28, 2023
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"–6'2"
    Weight 90%199 lb vs 140–175 lb
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP106114 • Found Apr 26, 2023
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"–6'2"
    Weight 86%113 lb vs 140–175 lb
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP75146 • Found Aug 30, 2020
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 40–70 vs 42
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 6'1"–6'2"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP95054 • Found Aug 30, 2022
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 40–70 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"–6'2"

    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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    I've been following Reginald Johnson's case and can't stop thinking about the implications of the... ...Read More
    10/29/2024
    Anyone else following the Reginald Johnson case? It’s been over three years now, and I’m baffled by... ...Read More
    05/30/2024

    Other Missing Cases from Redford, Michigan

    Wesley Bennett missing person case in Redford, Michigan

    Wesley Bennett

    Missing: Mar 29, 2004
    On March 29, 2004, a day that began like any other in Redford, Michigan, 48-year-old Wesley David ...Read More
    David Smith missing person case in Redford, Michigan

    David Smith

    Missing: Aug 30, 2014
    In the late summer of 2014, a sense of quiet concern fell over a community in Redford, Michigan. ...Read More
    David Dillard missing person case in Redford, Michigan

    David Dillard

    Missing: Aug 16, 2006
    On a summer day in August 2006, a 44-year-old man named David Dillard was last seen in Redford ...Read More
    Markell Dowell missing person case in Redford, Michigan

    Markell Dowell

    Missing: Jun 4, 2007
    In the early summer of 2007, a family disagreement over a broken photograph led to the disappearance ...Read More
    Kyle Reeves missing person case in Redford, Michigan

    Kyle Reeves

    Missing: May 1, 2011
    In the spring of 2011, a sense of unease settled over Redford, Michigan, with the disappearance of ...Read More
    John Driskell missing person case in Redford, Michigan

    John Driskell

    Missing: Apr 14, 2008
    In the spring of 2008, a 29-year-old man named John Driskell vanished from Redford Township ...Read More