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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP20269) and 3 other sources
On the evening of April 23, 1984, 31-year-old Harry Edward Gibson Jr. was seen for the last time leaving his home in Phoenix, Arizona. He resided in the area of North 79th Avenue and West Clayton Road. At approximately 8:30 p.m., he walked out of his residence and vanished. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a tan zip-up jogging jacket, blue jeans, and tennis shoes. Gibson was a white male with blond hair and blue eyes, standing at approximately 5'6' and weighing around 160 pounds.

Decades have passed since Harry Gibson was last seen, and the case has grown cold with very few details available to the public. Investigators have stated that foul play is suspected in his disappearance. The lack of evidence and leads has left his family without answers for many years. The Phoenix Police Department is the investigating agency for this case. His case is one of many unsolved missing person cases in the Phoenix area, a city that has a significant number of such cold cases.

The disappearance of Harry Gibson remains a mystery, and the circumstances surrounding his vanishing are still unknown. With no new information or witnesses coming forward over the years, the investigation has stalled. The classification of his case as an endangered missing person highlights the serious concerns authorities have for his welfare. Despite the passage of time, the hope for resolution and justice for Harry and his loved ones persists within the community and among law enforcement agencies that handle cold cases. The case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear under suspicious circumstances, leaving behind a legacy of unanswered questions and enduring grief for their families.

Last Seen: Apr 23, 1984

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP1904
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP1904 • Found Aug 4, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 31
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 84%130 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
81%Moderate
John Doe — Tempe, Arizona - unidentified case UP2042
John Doe — Tempe, Arizona
UP2042 • Found Mar 11, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 50–60 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 74%122 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Laveen, Arizona - unidentified case UP6601
John Doe — Laveen, Arizona
UP6601 • Found Nov 22, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 98%142 lb vs 160–170 lb
80%Moderate
John Doe — Mesa, Arizona - unidentified case UP842
John Doe — Mesa, Arizona
UP842 • Found Dec 30, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
79%Possible
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP1971
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP1971 • Found Apr 7, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP1968
John Doe — Arizona
UP1968 • Found Nov 2, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'8"
78%Possible
John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP1954
John Doe — Arizona
UP1954 • Found Aug 24, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
78%Possible
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP1931
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP1931 • Found Nov 30, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 15–30 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 100%157 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP819
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP819 • Found Aug 2, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — Arizona
UP2057 • Found Aug 21, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond

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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