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Garfield Meekins Missing Person Case

Last seen in Baltimore, Maryland on Sep 6, 1999

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Victim Details

Jun 8, 2009

Dec 7, 2023

Garfield

Meekins

107

80

63 inches

65 inches

150 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Sep 6, 1999

Baltimore

Maryland

Baltimore City

7408

Baltimore Police Department - Headquarters

Baltimore

Maryland

Baltimore City

21202

601 East Fayette Street, Maryland

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.baltimorepolice.org/

998I04383

Baltimore Police Department - Headquarters

Black

Brown

Brown

Sep 22, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP2288) and 4 other sources
Garfield James Meekins, an 80-year-old man from Baltimore, Maryland, was last seen on September 6, 1999. Meekins, who suffered from Alzheimer's disease and had a heart condition, left his home in the 800 block of Cooks Lane around 4:00 p.m. that day, intending to go to a nearby store. He never returned. He was driving a gold 1993 Honda Accord at the time of his disappearance.

The following day, on September 7, 1999, his car was discovered abandoned in a farmer's front yard off Fort Davis Road in Warren Township, Pennsylvania, approximately 85 miles from his home in Baltimore. Despite extensive searches, there was no sign of Meekins at the scene or elsewhere. Authorities remain uncertain why he ended up in Pennsylvania. His case has remained unsolved, and he is presumed dead.

Garfield was last seen wearing a multicolored striped shirt, blue dress pants, black socks, dress shoes, a black hat, and a gold watch. His disappearance remains a cold case, with no substantial leads or breakthroughs since his car was found.
Last Seen: Sep 6, 1999

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • 3964DMMD - Garfield James Meekins - Doe Network
  • Garfield James Meekins - The Charley Project
  • Florida disappearance - Maryland Missing Persons Network

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

    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 — Washington, District of Columbia - unidentified case UP16546
    John Doe — Washington, District of Columbia
    UP16546 • Found Dec 3, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 80
    Race 100%Black
    Location 93%35 mi away
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'3"–5'5"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
    UP940 • Found Mar 4, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–99 vs 80 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'3"–5'5"
    Weight 91%128 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
    UP943 • Found Feb 2, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–99 vs 80 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'3"–5'5"
    Weight 71%187 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
    UP969 • Found Sep 8, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–99 vs 80 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'3"–5'5"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black

    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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