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John Hura Jr. Missing Person Case

Last seen in Youngstown, Ohio on Jan 27, 2020

Victim Details

Feb 9, 2021

Jan 12, 2024

John

Hura Jr.

42

36

66 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 27, 2020

Youngstown

Ohio

Mahoning County

44503

No

99838

Youngstown Police Department

Youngstown

Ohio

Mahoning County

44509

116 West Boardman Street, Ohio

3307477911

Local

Law Enforcement

20Y001097

Feb 14, 2020

Youngstown Police Department

6317

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP77828) and 4 other sources
In the winter of 2020, 36-year-old John George Hura Jr. was a familiar face in the homeless community of Youngstown, Ohio. He often sought shelter in the area underneath the Mahoning Avenue Bridge, a space that provided some respite from the elements. John was last seen on January 27, 2020. A man with brown hair and brown eyes, he was approximately 5'6' tall and weighed around 150 pounds. His appearance was distinguished by several tattoos, including an unknown design on the left side of his neck, a blue star on the webbing of his left hand, and flames on both of his forearms that reached up towards his shoulders, interspersed with other designs. After that late January day, John was never seen or heard from again, leaving his loved ones and community with unanswered questions and growing concern.

The circumstances surrounding John's disappearance are particularly troubling due to a reported altercation around the time he was last seen. It is believed that John was involved in a physical fight with another homeless man. There were reports that their confrontation may have resulted in both men falling into the Mahoning River. Adding to the distress of this situation, the body of the other man involved in the altercation was recovered from the river months later, in July 2020; his death was attributed to drowning. This discovery cast a dark shadow over John's case, intensifying the fears of those who knew him and leaving them to wonder if he had met a similar fate.

The investigation into John George Hura Jr.'s disappearance has been fraught with uncertainty. While the recovery of the other man's body provided a tragic resolution to one part of the story, it offered no definitive answers as to John's whereabouts. It remains unclear if the fight directly led to his disappearance. The Youngstown Police Department has been handling the case, but without any further evidence or leads, the trail has gone cold. The lack of closure has left his family in a painful state of limbo, holding onto hope while grappling with the possibility of a devastating outcome. The case serves as a poignant reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by the homeless population and the complexities that can surround a missing person investigation when the primary witnesses are also part of a marginalized community. The overview of the case is one of a man who vanished under suspicious circumstances, with a potential witness and participant in a preceding altercation found deceased, leaving the ultimate fate of John Hura Jr. an unsolved and heart-wrenching mystery.
Last Seen: Jan 27, 2020

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • John George Hura Jr. - The Charley Project
  • Missing: John George Hura
  • Missing: John Hura Jr. - FOX 8 News
  • John George Hura Jr.- Ohio- 2020 | America's Most Wanted Fans ...

    • 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 — Ecorse, Michigan - unidentified case UP85671
    John Doe — Ecorse, Michigan
    UP85671 • Found Aug 28, 2021
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 65%151 mi away
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'9" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 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.

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    Has anyone looked into local witnesses who might have seen the fight between John Hura and Michael... ...Read More
    06/09/2024
    Did anyone else come across the information about John Hura Jr.'s belongings that were reportedly... ...Read More
    01/31/2024
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