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John Harrison Iii Missing Person Case

Last seen in Honolulu, Hawaii on Oct 1, 2002

Victim Details

Sep 17, 2020

Sep 17, 2020

John

Harrison Iii

67

43

73 inches

220 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 1, 2002

Honolulu

Hawaii

Honolulu County

96826

No

91013

Honolulu Police Department

Honolulu

Hawaii

Honolulu County

96813

Michael Garcia

Detective

801 South Beretania Street, Hawaii

8085293111

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.honolulupd.org

02-476853

Dec 4, 2002

Honolulu Police Department

Sandy

Blue

Blue

Oct 18, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP73712) and 3 other sources
In the autumn of 2002, concern began to grow for the well-being of John Burton Harrison III, a 43-year-old resident of Honolulu, Hawaii. The last known contact with Harrison was on or around the first of October of that year. A friend had checked on him at his home, a visit that would later become a crucial point in the timeline of his disappearance. After that day, Harrison was not seen or heard from again. The silence that followed was deeply troubling to those who knew him, as he was known to be navigating the challenges of a mental illness. His sudden absence from his usual routines and the lack of any communication were out of character, sparking worries that grew with each passing day.

Two months went by without any sign of John, and on December 4, 2002, he was officially reported as a missing person to the Honolulu Police Department. At the time he went missing, he was described as a Caucasian male, standing at 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing approximately 220 pounds. He had sandy-colored hair and blue eyes. Details about the clothing he was wearing on the day he was last seen are unknown, which is not uncommon in cases where a person vanishes from their own residence. There was no indication that a vehicle was involved in his disappearance, suggesting he may have left his home on foot. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were, and remain, sparse, leaving a painful void of information for those who cared for him.

The investigation into the disappearance of John Burton Harrison III was opened by the Honolulu Police Department, but the trail had grown cold in the two months since he was last seen. With no witnesses to his departure and no evidence of his whereabouts, the case quickly became a difficult one to solve. The information available paints a picture of a vulnerable individual who seemingly vanished without a trace from the place he called home. For years, his case has remained open, a quiet and somber reminder of a life interrupted. The lack of answers has left a lasting sense of uncertainty, and the case of John Burton Harrison III is an unresolved story of a person who is still missed.
Last Seen: Oct 1, 2002

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Hawaii bar owners John Harrison
  • Missing Honolulu, Hawaii ?️John Burton Harrison III?️ ◼️61 ...

    • 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 — Honolulu, Hawaii - unidentified case UP15422
    John Doe — Honolulu, Hawaii
    UP15422 • Found Jun 8, 2016
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–49 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%1 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
    Weight 70%165 lb vs 220 lb
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

    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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    Does anyone have any insight into the area where John Harrison III lived in Honolulu? I'm curious... ...Read More
    07/21/2023
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