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Michael Holmes Missing Person Case

Last seen in Newark, New Jersey on Jun 17, 2021

Victim Details

Aug 31, 2021

Sep 1, 2021

Michael

Holmes

64

59

66 inches

68 inches

200 lbs

220 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Jun 17, 2021

Newark

New Jersey

Essex County

No

106928

Newark Police Department Special Victims Unit

Newark

New Jersey

Essex County

07108

300 Clinton Avenue, New Jersey

9737336277

Local

Law Enforcement

http://npd.newarkpublicsafety.org/index.php

21-25997

Jun 19, 2021

Newark Police Department Special Victims Unit

na

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP83819) and 4 other sources
In the summer of 2021, 59-year-old Michael Holmes vanished from a group home in Newark, New Jersey. He was last seen on June 17 of that year. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are that he left the group home and chose not to return. The Newark Police Department's Special Victims Unit was assigned to investigate his case. At the time he went missing, Michael was described as a Black / African American male, standing between 5'6' and 5'8' tall and weighing between 200 and 220 pounds. He had brown hair and brown eyes.

Details regarding the specific group home from which Michael Holmes went missing and the events leading up to his departure have not been widely publicized. Information about his personal life, including his relationships with family and friends, and his state of mind at the time of his disappearance, is not publicly available. This lack of information creates a challenging situation for those who are concerned about his well-being and are seeking answers about what happened to him. The absence of these details makes it difficult to form a complete picture of the circumstances that led to him leaving the group home.

The investigation into Michael Holmes's disappearance remains open, and the Newark Police Department continues to seek information that could lead to his whereabouts. Law enforcement has not released any specific details about their investigative efforts, such as whether there have been any leads or potential sightings. The case is a reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, leaving their loved ones and communities with unanswered questions. The overview of this case is one of a man who left a group home and has not been seen or heard from since, with very limited information available to the public.
Last Seen: Jun 17, 2021

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Search stalls for missing Randolph County man | wfmynews2.com
  • Registered sex offenders in Newark, New Jersey - City-Data.com
  • Michael Holmes Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information
  • Deputies said Jonathan “Michael” Holmes went missing on April 13.

    • 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 — New York, New York - unidentified case UP89681
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP89681 • Found Feb 14, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 98%Est. 60–75 vs 59
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%10 mi away
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 86%164 lb vs 200–220 lb
    Hair 40%Bald vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP91564
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP91564 • Found May 6, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 59
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%14 mi away
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 59%139 lb vs 200–220 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP86788
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP86788 • Found Nov 22, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 97%Est. 60–75 vs 59
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%13 mi away
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 64%143 lb vs 200–220 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Lawrence, New York - unidentified case UP154504
    John Doe — Lawrence, New York
    UP154504 • Found Dec 23, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%25 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 97%176 lb vs 200–220 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — New Haven, Connecticut - unidentified case UP112292
    John Doe — New Haven, Connecticut
    UP112292 • Found Nov 12, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 82%76 mi away
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 90%169 lb vs 200–220 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP100931
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP100931 • Found Feb 23, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%15 mi away
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 60%140 lb vs 200–220 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP100480
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP100480 • Found Feb 7, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 98%16 mi away
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 9%102 lb vs 200–220 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP136158
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP136158 • Found Dec 13, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%10 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 77%155 lb vs 200–220 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP95929 • Found Aug 24, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 93%Est. 43–58 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 83%70 mi away
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%190 lb vs 200–220 lb
    Hair 40%Bald vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP89030
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP89030 • Found Feb 12, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 59
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%9 mi away
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%222 lb vs 200–220 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Gray 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.

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