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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP26793) and 4 other sources
In the summer of 1998, a quiet disappearance in Indianapolis would leave a family with decades of unanswered questions. Jackson Voci-Reed, a 68-year-old retired minister and therapist, was last seen in Indianapolis, Indiana, on July 10, 1998. His case is marked by a significant and troubling detail: a note left behind in his vehicle. The contents of this note have not been publicly disclosed, adding a layer of mystery to his sudden vanishing. At the time of his disappearance, Voci-Reed was described as a white male with gray or partially gray hair and brown eyes. He stood between 5'9" and 5'11" and weighed between 175 and 185 pounds. Notably, he had surgical scars on one of his hips and his abdomen and wore eyeglasses.

The circumstances surrounding the day he went missing remain unclear. He was last seen in the 3200 block of Catspring Circle in Indianapolis. After he was last seen, he seemingly vanished without a trace, and despite the passage of time, no substantial leads have emerged to explain what might have happened to him. The discovery of the note in his car is the most significant piece of evidence mentioned in public records, but it has not been enough to resolve the case. His professional background as a retired minister and a therapist for the St. Vincent's Stress Center suggests a life dedicated to helping others, making his unexplained disappearance all the more perplexing to those who knew him.

The investigation into Jackson Voci-Reed's disappearance is being handled by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Over the years, his case has been entered into national databases for missing persons, including NamUs, under the case number MP26793. Despite these efforts, his case has grown cold, with few updates since it was last revised in late 2014. The lack of new information has left his loved ones in a prolonged state of uncertainty. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and mysterious disappearance of a respected community member, leaving behind only a cryptic note and a void of information. The absence of any clear signs of foul play or a voluntary departure has created a complex and enduring mystery for law enforcement and his family.

Last Seen: Jul 10, 1998

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

76%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 68
Race 100%White
Location 60%174 mi away
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 100%162 lb vs 175–185 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
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 68 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 76%96 mi away
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 54%240 lb vs 175–185 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
75%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5689
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5689 • Found May 3, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 68 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 15%1,027 mi away
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 175–185 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
Physical features: Scar: surgical, abdomen

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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