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George Lennon Missing Person Case

Last seen in Queens, New York on Nov 2, 1999

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Victim Details

Dec 12, 2008

Sep 15, 2022

George

Lennon

107

80

68 inches

170 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Nov 2, 1999

Queens

New York

Queens County

6587

New York City Police Department - Missing Persons Squad

New York

New York

New York County

10039

2770 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, New York

2126947781

Local

Law Enforcement

99-8543

New York City Police Department - Missing Persons Squad

5088

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Sep 30, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP689) and 4 other sources
George Solomon Lennon, an 80-year-old man from Queens, New York, was last seen on November 2, 1999, around 7:00 a.m. near his residence on 24th Street. Lennon, who was suffering from Alzheimer's disease, wandered away from home and has not been seen since. His family believes he may have attempted to travel to Florida, although there is no evidence to confirm this.

At the time of his disappearance, Lennon was wearing a gray hat, a black cotton jacket, and was carrying a gold watch and ring. He also wore wire-framed glasses and may have had a mustache. Despite searches and efforts by the New York Police Department, no substantial leads have surfaced regarding his whereabouts. His case remains unsolved and is classified as endangered missing due to his medical condition.
Last Seen: Nov 2, 1999

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP689
  • 3993DMNY - George Solomon Lennon - Doe Network
  • George Solomon Lennon – The Charley Project
  • John Lennon - Wikipedia

    • 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.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5790
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP5790 • Found Oct 16, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–80 vs 80 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%10 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 0%75 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    79%Possible
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6144
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP6144 • Found Nov 22, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 50–80 vs 80
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%10 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 43%111 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP89681
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP89681 • Found Feb 14, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 74%Est. 60–75 vs 80 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%10 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%164 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 70%Bald vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6003
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP6003 • Found Dec 4, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 46%Est. 60–70 vs 80 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%10 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 88%143 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP86788
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP86788 • Found Nov 22, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 74%Est. 60–75 vs 80 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 88%143 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5539
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP5539 • Found May 31, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 73%Est. 55–75 vs 80 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%9 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 80%136 lb vs 170 lb
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5774
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP5774 • Found Apr 23, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 42%Est. 50–70 vs 80 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%9 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 89%144 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — New York - unidentified case UP6145
    John Doe — New York
    UP6145 • Found Dec 5, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 80
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%10 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 weeks after last seen
    Height 52%6'0" vs 5'8"
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    76%Possible
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5569
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP5569 • Found Dec 18, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 46%Est. 60–70 vs 80 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%10 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%166 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP6090
    John Doe — Bronx, New York
    UP6090 • Found Oct 17, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 39%Est. 45–70 vs 80
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%9 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%168 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 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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