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George Greenshields Missing Person Case

Last seen in Tampa, Florida on Oct 30, 1989

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Victim Details

Jan 30, 2013

Dec 22, 2023

George

Greenshields

67

30

73 inches

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 30, 1989

Tampa

Florida

Hillsborough County

33634

13011

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

Tampa

Florida

Hillsborough County

33619

2224 Falkenburg Road North, Florida

8132478200

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.teamhcso.com/

95-000928

Jan 4, 1995

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP19107) and 9 other sources
George Greenshields, a 30-year-old man, was last seen in Tampa, Florida, on October 30, 1989. He had attended Tampa's Guavaween festival, a popular Halloween celebration, dressed as the Joker from Batman. It is believed that he returned to his apartment afterward, as his Joker costume and personal belongings, including his clothes, car keys, and Jeep Cherokee, were found there. However, his wallet was missing, and he was never heard from again.

Greenshields had a history of legal troubles, having been on probation for possession of Valium. Despite this, he had been complying with the terms of his probation and was close to completing it when he disappeared. Investigators initially suspected that his disappearance could be linked to a probation violation, but his probation officer indicated that he did not fit the profile of someone who would deliberately vanish to evade the law.

In the months following his disappearance, a warrant was issued for his arrest due to a probation violation, but no further leads emerged. Greenshields's driver's license expired in 1992, and it was never renewed, further deepening the mystery around his case. Over three decades later, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and the case is still classified as unsolved.
Last Seen: Oct 30, 1989

Links to Additional Sources (9)

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  • George Hubbard Greenshields II - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP19107
  • MP of the week: George Greenshields - The Charley Project Blog
  • George Hubbard Greenshields II is a U.S. Army Veteran who was ...
  • 3406DMFL - George Hubbard Greenshields, II - Doe Network
  • The Disappearance of George Hubbard Greenshields II ... - Instagram
  • Florida - The Charley Project Blog
  • Endangered Adult - George H. Greenshields Missing From Tampa ...
  • missing persons of the week - The Charley Project Blog

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

    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.

    78%Possible
    John Doe — Silver Springs, Florida - unidentified case UP6052
    John Doe — Silver Springs, Florida
    UP6052 • Found Dec 29, 1992
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–30 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%88 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 175 lb
    77%Possible
    John Doe — North Port, Florida
    UP60596 • Found Jan 1, 1996
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%66 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Tampa, Florida - unidentified case UP179
    John Doe — Tampa, Florida
    UP179 • Found Jun 18, 2000
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 20%5'7" vs 6'1"
    Weight 68%130 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5313
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP5313 • Found Nov 3, 1993
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 15–30 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 54%213 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
    Weight 93%151 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Ocala, Florida - unidentified case UP6168
    John Doe — Ocala, Florida
    UP6168 • Found Nov 18, 1990
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%85 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 52%6'5" vs 6'1"
    Weight 94%152 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Hazel 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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