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Marc Peters Missing Person Case

Last seen in Reading, Pennsylvania on May 23, 2020

Victim Details

Oct 6, 2020

Nov 17, 2020

Marc

Peters

65

59

68 inches

69 inches

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 23, 2020

Reading

Pennsylvania

Berks County

19602

No

91369

Reading Police Department

Reading

Pennsylvania

Berks County

19601

Christopher Jenkins

Detective

815 Washington Street, Pennsylvania

6106556116

Local

Law Enforcement

2020-21538

May 23, 2020

Reading Police Department

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 19, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP74325) and 2 other sources
In the city of Reading, Pennsylvania, a profound sense of concern surrounds the disappearance of 59-year-old Marc Alan Peters, who was last seen on May 23, 2020. On that day, Marc left the place he was staying without any notice or indication of where he might be going. He ventured out with only the clothes he was wearing, leaving behind all personal belongings and, notably, without any money. His sudden departure has left his loved ones and the community searching for answers, grappling with the uncertainty of his whereabouts and well-being.

Marc is described as a white male, standing between 5 feet 8 inches and 5 feet 9 inches tall, and weighing around 140 pounds. He has brown hair and hazel eyes. At the time he went missing, he had a full beard and mustache, with a small amount of gray in both. The circumstances of his disappearance are particularly worrying because Marc is a long-term mental health patient. It is believed that he had been off his medication since May, which could have significantly impacted his state of mind and decision-making. This vulnerability adds a layer of urgency to the efforts to locate him and ensure his safety.

The investigation into Marc Peters's disappearance is being handled by the Reading Police Department. The case, cataloged under NamUs number MP74325, remains open as authorities and his family continue to hope for a breakthrough that will bring him home. The lack of any substantial leads or contact since he was last seen has created a painful void for those who know him. The case is an overview of a person who vanished unexpectedly, leaving behind a life and a network of people who care for him, with the added complexity of his mental health needs creating a particularly distressing situation.
Last Seen: May 23, 2020

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  • NamUs
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP74325 - Office of Justice Programs

    • 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.

    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP151698
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP151698 • Found Oct 13, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%48 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 100%150–155 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP111096
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP111096 • Found Oct 26, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%48 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 100%132 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP101001 • Found Feb 28, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Staten Island, New York - unidentified case UP75898
    John Doe — Staten Island, New York
    UP75898 • Found Jul 3, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 59
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%94 mi away
    TimingFound 6 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP75991
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP75991 • Found Nov 19, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 59
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%105 mi away
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 100%143 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Newark, New Jersey - unidentified case UP144221
    John Doe — Newark, New Jersey
    UP144221 • Found Dec 29, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 76%97 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 100%142 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Waterbury, Connecticut
    UP94477 • Found Aug 13, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 61%172 mi away
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP81157
    John Doe — Queens, New York
    UP81157 • Found May 26, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 69%Est. 35–55 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%115 mi away
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 80%168 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP159662 • Found May 22, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%51 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'2"–5'9" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP86656
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP86656 • Found Nov 14, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 80%Est. 65–90 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%105 mi away
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 91%120 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel

    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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    It's been baffling how there's still so little known about Marc Peters' disappearance after all this... ...Read More
    11/19/2024
    Has anyone else noticed that there’s been such a lack of updates on Marc Peters' case? It’s been... ...Read More
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