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Joseph Breen Missing Person Case

Last seen in Boston, Massachusetts on Nov 12, 1979

Victim Details

Jun 13, 2022

Jan 12, 2024

Joseph

Breen

69

23

66 inches

140 lbs

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 12, 1979

Boston

Massachusetts

Suffolk County

02127

No

115557

Boston Police Department

Boston

Massachusetts

Suffolk County

02120

Amy Erlandson-Lapointe

Sergeant Detective

1 Schroeder Plaza, Massachusetts

6173434500

Local

Law Enforcement

bpdnews.com

222047498

Boston Police Department

na

Black

Hazel

Hazel

08/01/2026


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On the evening of November 12, 1979, 23-year-old Joseph Patrick Breen was last seen in his South Boston neighborhood. That night, he went out and never returned home. Since that day, he has not been seen or heard from again. At the time of his disappearance, Joseph, also known as Joey, was described as a white male with black hair and hazel eyes. He stood at five feet six inches tall and weighed approximately 140 pounds. A noticeable scar was present on his right arm. The clothing he was wearing ...
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Last Seen: Nov 12, 1979

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