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Marvin Gibbs Missing Person Case

Last seen in Fallsburg, New York on Mar 29, 1985

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Victim Details

Aug 10, 2010

Sep 13, 2022

Marvin

Gibbs

60

19

69 inches

71 inches

170 lbs

190 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Mar 29, 1985

Fallsburg

New York

Sullivan County

12733

8887

Fallsburg Town Police Department

South Fallsburg

New York

Sullivan County

12779

19 Railroad Plaza, New York

8454344422

Local

Law Enforcement

FALL0310

Fallsburg Town Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP7869) and 8 other sources
Marvin Gibbs, a 19-year-old from Fallsburg, New York, was last seen on March 29, 1985. On the night of his disappearance, Gibbs was riding a Short Line bus and was reportedly dropped off near the Delmar Hotel in Loch Sheldrake at around 9 p.m. A witness saw him walking in the direction of Liberty while carrying a burgundy Nike duffel bag, but this was the last confirmed sighting of him. At the time, he was wearing a red baseball cap, a blue jacket, brown pants, and possibly a rust-colored sweater.

Gibbs, who lived with his mother on Main Street in Fallsburg, has been missing under unclear circumstances ever since. There have been no significant leads or developments in his case, and investigators have classified it as an endangered missing case. Despite efforts to locate him, his whereabouts remain unknown, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Fallsburg Town Police Department.
Last Seen: Mar 29, 1985

Links to Additional Sources (8)

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  • Marvin Cornell Gibbs | State of California - Department of Justice">Marvin Cornell Gibbs | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP7869
  • W.Va. remains may be Sullivan teen who vanished in 1985
  • Break in case of missing Fallsburg man may lead to ID
  • Marvin Cornell Gibbs - The Charley Project
  • 1288DMNY - Marvin Cornell Gibbs - Doe Network
  • Marvin Cornell Gibbs was last seen on March 29, 1985 in Fallburg ...
  • Missing Kids - Marvin Cornell Gibbs has been missing since...

    • 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.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP8395
    John Doe — Bronx, New York
    UP8395 • Found Oct 1, 1992
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 83%72 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 100%185 lb vs 170–190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    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 19 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 83%72 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 100%162 lb vs 170–190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP8301
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP8301 • Found Jul 8, 1992
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 81%80 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 170–190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP7346
    John Doe — Bronx, New York
    UP7346 • Found Oct 14, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 83%72 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 87%140 lb vs 170–190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP7877
    John Doe — Bronx, New York
    UP7877 • Found Aug 31, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 83%72 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 170–190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    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 19 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 83%73 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 87%140 lb vs 170–190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP8092
    John Doe — Bronx, New York
    UP8092 • Found Nov 3, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 83%72 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 170–190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP8130
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP8130 • Found May 24, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 81%80 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 170–190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP8163
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP8163 • Found Feb 2, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 82%77 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 100%176 lb vs 170–190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7783
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP7783 • Found Apr 5, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 82%77 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 170–190 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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