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Joseph Hannigan Missing Person Case

Last seen in St. Petersburg, Florida on Mar 6, 2022

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Victim Details

Apr 21, 2022

May 12, 2022

Joseph

Hannigan

57

53

69 inches

70 inches

160 lbs

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Mar 6, 2022

St. Petersburg

Florida

Pinellas County

33711

No

113731

Saint Petersburg Police Department

St. Petersburg

Florida

Pinellas County

33705

Cody DeLoach

Detective

1300 1 Avenue North, Florida

7278937780

Local

Law Enforcement

2022-011247

Mar 23, 2022

Saint Petersburg Police Department

4260

Bald

Brown

Brown

Oct 3, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP90693) and 8 other sources
Joseph Patrick Hannigan, a 53-year-old man, was last seen on March 6, 2022, in St. Petersburg, Florida. On the evening of his disappearance, he left his residence near 49th Street and 5th Avenue South around 7:30 p.m. carrying only a small backpack. Hannigan left behind his phone, wallet, and car, which raised concerns among his family. He was last seen wearing a gray long-sleeved shirt and gray shorts.

At the time of his disappearance, Hannigan was reportedly struggling with depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), following a series of personal tragedies. He was known to frequent local beaches in Pinellas County, but no significant clues have surfaced regarding his whereabouts. Despite searches and appeals for information, his case remains unsolved. The St. Petersburg Police Department continues to investigate, and family members have sought public assistance to locate him.
Last Seen: Mar 6, 2022

Links to Additional Sources (8)

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  • Missing Persons - the St. Petersburg Police Department
  • Joseph Patrick Hannigan - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person - Joe Hannigan : r/Georgia - Reddit
  • Member Search/Index - Open Positions - Minnesota Secretary Of State
  • Residency Alumni - Eastern Virginia Medical School
  • Joe Hannigan
  • The Missing: Where is Joe Hannigan? - WTSP.com
  • Joe Hannigan was last seen by his children on a doorbell camera

    • 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.

    77%Possible
    John Doe — Homosassa, Florida
    UP142032 • Found Sep 13, 2024
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%72 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'9"–5'10"

    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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