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Jia Lin Missing Person Case

Last seen in Newton, Massachusetts on Dec 14, 2004

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Case Description

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In the quiet community of Newton, Massachusetts, a family was irrevocably changed on December 14, 2004. On that Tuesday morning, at approximately 7:30 a.m., 21-year-old Jia Lin was seen for the last time. He was dressed for the cold New England weather in a black coat that had a distinctive red stripe on the sleeves and back, black pants, and white sneakers. After that moment, he vanished, leaving behind a void filled with questions and a profound sense of loss for those who knew and loved him. ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 14, 2004

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    Victim Details

    Dec 18, 2023

    Dec 18, 2023

    Jia

    Lin

    41

    21

    74 inches

    150 lbs

    Asian

    Male

    Dec 14, 2004

    Newton

    Massachusetts

    Middlesex County

    02464

    No

    133151

    Newton Police Department

    Newton

    Massachusetts

    Middlesex County

    02465

    1321 Washington Street, Massachusetts

    6177962100

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    #4092483

    2004-12-15

    Newton Police Department

    Black

    Unknown

    Unknown

    05/26/2026


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    Forum Posts (2)

    I was browsing through some old missing persons cases when I stumbled upon Jia Lin's story. Can anyo... ...Read More
    10/09/2024
    Has anyone heard more details about the jacket Jia Lin was last seen wearing? I remember reading som... ...Read More
    09/26/2023

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