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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP12030) and 5 other sources
In the winter of 1991, a 28-year-old man named Allen Robert Jones from Rochester, New York, vanished without a trace, leaving behind a mystery that has endured for decades. On February 24, 1991, Allen was last seen checking out of his hotel in Orlando, Florida. He was reportedly on his way back to his home in Rochester, a journey he tragically never completed. His family and friends have not seen or heard from him since that day. At the time of his disappearance, Allen was described as a Black male, standing at 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing approximately 185 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes and was known to wear wire-rimmed prescription glasses.

The circumstances surrounding Allen's disappearance are unsettlingly vague, with no clear indications of what might have transpired after he left his hotel in Orlando. The journey from Florida to New York is a significant one, leaving a vast geographic area where something could have gone wrong. Despite the passage of time, law enforcement has not reported any significant breakthroughs in the case. The lack of evidence and witnesses has made the investigation incredibly challenging for the Rochester Police Department, who are the primary agency handling the case. His case is a painful reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, leaving their loved ones in a state of perpetual uncertainty.

The disappearance of Allen Jones remains an open and unsolved case. For over three decades, his family has waited for answers, hoping for any piece of information that might shed light on his whereabouts. The Rochester Police Department continues to hold the case file, numbered 1991-64689, in the hopes that a new lead might one day emerge. The profound and lasting impact of his disappearance serves as a somber illustration of the difficulties faced in solving cold cases and the enduring hope that one day, the truth will be uncovered.

Last Seen: Feb 24, 1991

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Grand Island, New York - unidentified case UP62589
John Doe — Grand Island, New York
UP62589 • Found Aug 16, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 84%69 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%168 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP55416 • Found Apr 11, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 49%255 mi away
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'1" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%180–210 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP8053
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP8053 • Found Dec 23, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 49%258 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%200 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7490
John Doe — New York, New York
UP7490 • Found Jun 27, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 28
Race 100%Black
Location 50%249 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 71%140 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6912
John Doe — New York, New York
UP6912 • Found May 28, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 50%251 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
Weight 93%160 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7058
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP7058 • Found Nov 21, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 50%255 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7282
John Doe — New York, New York
UP7282 • Found Nov 4, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 50%251 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%195 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP8481
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP8481 • Found Sep 22, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 49%258 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 97%164 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP8391
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP8391 • Found Aug 10, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 50%250 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
Weight 95%162 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7473
John Doe — New York, New York
UP7473 • Found May 20, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 28
Race 100%Black
Location 50%249 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%167 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
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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