On May 30, 2020, 34-year-old Male Larry Green was last seen in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He had told his mother, Catherine James, that he was going to a cousin's house in the area of North Holton and East Locust Streets, but he never arrived. At the time of his disappearance, Green was experiencing homelessness and would often move between the homes of various family members.
His family described him as a "normal person" until his twenties, when they believe his mental state was altered by drug use. He would sometimes stay with relatives who tried to help him, but he would eventually return to the streets. This pattern of behavior was not unusual for him, which may be why his disappearance did not immediately raise widespread alarm.
The search for Larry Green was fraught with challenges. His mother, who reported him missing, was also in a transient state and tragically passed away on November 30, 2022. The responsibility for the case then fell to Green's aunt, Marveda Toombs, who became the next of kin and provided a DNA sample to aid in the investigation. The case received very little media attention, with one of the few news stories appearing five months after he was last seen, noting a $2,000 reward offered by his family for information. Despite the efforts of his family and the Milwaukee Police Department, the case remained unresolved for a long period.
In May of 2024, a significant development occurred when skeletal remains were discovered in a vacant garage in Milwaukee. Found with the remains were a jacket and thick-rimmed black glasses that were similar to those Green was known to wear. This discovery prompted a DNA comparison using the sample provided by his aunt. The test results later confirmed that the remains were those of Larry Green. While the exact date of this confirmation is not publicly known, his case is now considered closed. The overview of the case reflects a heartbreaking story of a man struggling with homelessness and mental health challenges whose disappearance initially garnered little public notice, and the prolonged anguish of a family that ultimately had to face the most devastating outcome.Last Seen: May 30, 2020
