Crime Solvers Central
Crime Solvers Central
298 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP102974) and 2 other sources
In the early summer of 2014, the life of 36-year-old Jon Schellenger took an unknown turn, leading to a decade of questions for his family and community. On June 18, 2014, Jon was last seen in Brentwood, a community within Suffolk County, New York. Standing at five feet nine inches with a slim build, he had brown hair and brown eyes. On the day he vanished, he was reportedly dressed in a green plaid shirt, light blue jeans, and white sneakers. His disappearance prompted the Suffolk County Police Department's Third Precinct to open an investigation into his whereabouts, a search that has unfortunately extended for years without a resolution.

Details surrounding the specific circumstances of Jon Schellenger's disappearance are sparse, a common and heartbreaking reality for many families of the missing. One report indicated he went missing from his home on Crooked Hill Road in Brentwood, but beyond that, little public information has been made available regarding what might have led to his vanishing. The lack of significant leads has left his case unsolved, a cold case file that represents a painful and lingering mystery. Over the years, law enforcement and his family have hoped for someone to come forward with information that could shed light on what happened to Jon on that June day.

The case of Jon Schellenger is a somber narrative of ambiguity and the enduring pain of not knowing. For more than a decade, his status has remained that of a missing person, leaving a void in the lives of those who know him. The investigation has remained open, but the passage of time without new information has been a significant challenge. The overview of this case is one of a man who disappeared without a clear explanation, launching a long-term, unresolved investigation. It underscores the difficult reality for many families who are left to navigate a world of uncertainty while holding onto hope for answers.

Last Seen: Jun 18, 2014

Links to Additional Sources (2)

See any mistakes? Let us know!

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

76%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP133644
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP133644 • Found Oct 14, 2024
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 36 when missing
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%125 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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.