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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP93619) and 8 other sources
In a case that has left family and friends searching for answers, Jake J. Kenyon, a 30-year-old man from Maple Shade, New Jersey, vanished under perplexing circumstances. Though his last known contact was on Sunday, January 23, 2022, he was not officially reported as a missing person until nearly six months later, on July 13, 2022. The significant delay in reporting his disappearance adds a layer of complexity to the investigation, which is being handled by the Maple Shade Police Department. The last confirmed sighting of Jake was not in his home state, but hundreds of miles away in Salina, Kansas, leaving a vast geographical area for law enforcement to consider.

Jake is described as a Black male, standing between 5'6' and 5'9' tall and weighing approximately 170 to 180 pounds. He has short, coarse, curly black hair, brown eyes, and is known to wear glasses. Distinctive features include piercings in both of his ears, a tattoo of a flaming skull on his left forearm, and a tattoo of a scorpion on his right forearm. At the time he was last seen, he was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, dark blue jeans, and Puma brand sneakers. His vehicle, a white 2018 Honda Accord with New Jersey license plate number X64PJD, is also missing. The registration for the vehicle reportedly expired in 2022, the same year he disappeared.

The circumstances surrounding Jake Kenyon's disappearance remain shrouded in mystery, with few details publicly available about his reasons for being in Kansas or his state of mind at the time. The lack of information has made the search efforts challenging for both investigators and his loved ones. The Maple Shade Police Department continues to seek any information that could lead to his whereabouts and encourages anyone with knowledge of his case to come forward. The case is a heart-wrenching example of the ongoing pain and uncertainty that families of the missing endure, holding onto hope while grappling with the absence of a loved one. The considerable time that has passed since he was last seen, combined with the distance between his home and last known location, creates a deeply concerning overview of the case.

Last Seen: Jan 23, 2022

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

85%Strong
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP93109 • Found Jun 17, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 30
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
84%Moderate
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP118183
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP118183 • Found Mar 3, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 82%75 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Weight 100%153 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP93856 • Found Jul 19, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 30
Race 100%Black
Location 100%11 mi away
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 5'6"–5'9"
82%Moderate
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP161561 • Found Aug 4, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Weight 41%242 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP121067
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP121067 • Found Apr 25, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 81%79 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Weight 100%171 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP117153 • Found Feb 10, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 19–39 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%12 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11"–6'1" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland - unidentified case UP112992
John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP112992 • Found May 3, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 19–39 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 76%98 mi away
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Weight 100%156 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP131597
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP131597 • Found Sep 22, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 81%Est. 35–50 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 78%88 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Weight 97%200 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP95928 • Found Sep 12, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 30
Location 100%5 mi away
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–5'10" vs 5'6"–5'9"
78%Possible
John Doe — West Babylon, New York - unidentified case UP143866
John Doe — West Babylon, New York
UP143866 • Found Feb 14, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 75%101 mi away
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 84%5'11"–6'5" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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.

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