Phillip Sellew Missing Person Case

Phillip B. Sellew, a 44-year-old man, disappeared on July 6, 1992, from Sanford, Florida. At the time, Sellew was living at "The Ranch," a group home on Celery Avenue, where he was receiving care due to brain damage caused by a fall four years earlier. This injury left him mentally disabled, and he required medication to help manage his condition. On the morning of his disappearance, Sellew left the group home, telling staff he was going to buy toenail clippers, but he never returned.

There were reported sightings of Sellew near the Sanford Marina and ABC Liquors on Highway 17-92 a few days later. Despite these potential leads, searches in the surrounding area, including the St. John's River and Lake Monroe, yielded no results. A search dog tracked his scent to a nearby bus stop, but it ended there, leaving investigators without further clues. He had left behind his glasses and essential medication, raising concerns about his well-being.

Originally from Connecticut, Sellew had been living in the group home for only four months. On the day before his disappearance, he spent time speaking with family members attending a reunion in Rhode Island, which led to speculation that he might have attempted to travel there. His case remains unsolved, and he is classified as an endangered missing person.
Last Seen: Jul 6, 1992

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