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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP33175) and 5 other sources
Phillip Wayne Gagen, a 47-year-old man, disappeared from Indianapolis, Indiana, on October 3, 1995. At the time of his disappearance, Gagen was described as 5'10" and approximately 185 pounds, with graying brown hair, brown eyes, and a short, trimmed gray beard. He also had a scar on one of his left fingers. Despite the passage of time, very few details have emerged regarding the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.

Gagen was last seen in Indianapolis, but he has not been heard from since. The investigation into his case has been notably sparse, with limited information available to the public. There were no known sightings after October 3, 1995, and his case remains unsolved, with investigators having few leads to follow. Over the years, his profile has been included in various missing persons databases, including NamUs and the Doe Network, but there have been no significant breakthroughs.

Although law enforcement agencies have remained involved in the case, Gagen’s disappearance continues to be one of the many unsolved missing person cases in Indiana. The Indianapolis Police Department has taken the lead in the investigation, but no substantial updates have been provided, leaving the case cold for nearly three decades.

Last Seen: Oct 3, 1995

Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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 — Jeffersonville, Indiana
UP114481 • Found Apr 27, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%105 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 70%138 lb vs 185–190 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
77%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP129080
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP129080 • Found Apr 7, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 47
Race 100%White
Location 62%164 mi away
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 87%154 lb vs 185–190 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP129247 • Found Oct 11, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 62%164 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 100%188 lb vs 185–190 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Summit, Illinois - unidentified case UP8588
John Doe — Summit, Illinois
UP8588 • Found Jan 3, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 62%164 mi away
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 100%185 lb vs 185–190 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
75%Possible
John Doe — Warsaw, Kentucky - unidentified case UP55760
John Doe — Warsaw, Kentucky
UP55760 • Found Feb 22, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–68 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 76%96 mi away
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 65%240 lb vs 185–190 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
75%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP129109
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP129109 • Found Apr 15, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 60%174 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 95%162 lb vs 185–190 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP8357 • Found Oct 8, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 61%171 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 93%160 lb vs 185–190 lb
Hair 70%Brown 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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