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Ernest Edmonds, a 36-year-old man from Philadelphia, was last seen on December 31, 1989, when he left his home on New Year�s Eve. He has not been heard from since that day, and very few details are available regarding the circumstances of his disappearance. At the time he went missing, Ernest was described as a Black male, standing between 5'9" and 6'1", weighing around 140 pounds, and wearing navy blue pants, a rust-colored wool coat, and black sneakers.

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Last Seen: Dec 31, 1989

Victim Details

Jan 21, 2015

Apr 27, 2021

Ernest

Edmonds

71

36

69 inches

73 inches

140 lbs

Black / African American

Male

On New Year's Eve 1989, a 36-year-old man named Ernest Edmonds was last seen leaving his residence in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Black / African American male, standing somewhere between 5'9" and 6'1" tall and weighing around 140 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes. When he left his home that evening, he was reportedly wearing navy blue pants, a rust-colored wool coat, and black sneakers. Since that winter night, he has not been seen or heard from again. The circumstances surrounding Ernest Edmonds's disappearance remain shrouded in mystery, with very few details available to the public. He vanished without a trace, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions that have lingered for decades. The Philadelphia Police Department opened an investigation into his case, but the years have passed without any significant breakthroughs. Despite the passage of time, his case remains open, a testament to the enduring hope of finding answers. The investigation into what happened to Ernest Edmonds is ongoing, and his information has been entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs). This national database serves as a crucial resource for law enforcement agencies and families of the missing, providing a centralized location for information that could potentially lead to a resolution. The lack of concrete details has made the search for Ernest particularly challenging, leaving a void in the lives of those who knew him. His disappearance is a somber reminder of the many individuals who vanish each year, and the profound impact these unresolved cases have on families and communities.

Dec 31, 1989

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

No

16187

Philadelphia Police Department

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

19125

Viviana Reyes

Detective

300 East Hunting Park Avenue, Pennsylvania

2156863093

Local

Law Enforcement

1990-18-000669

1990-01-03

Philadelphia Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

06/03/2026


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