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