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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP84862) and 1 other source
Gary Tilleman, a 48-year-old man from Orlando, Florida, disappeared on January 4, 1999. He was last seen in the Orlando area, and his case remains unsolved. Despite efforts from law enforcement and various missing person organizations, there have been no significant breakthroughs in determining what happened to him after that day. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, with little publicly available information about potential suspects or leads.

Tilleman's case is one of many unsolved missing persons cases from the late 1990s in Orlando, and it continues to be a source of pain for his loved ones who have yet to find closure. Local authorities, along with organizations such as the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, have periodically revisited the case in hopes that new forensic techniques or witness testimonies might provide fresh leads. His case is listed on several platforms aimed at raising awareness and encouraging the public to come forward with any information that might help resolve his disappearance.
Last Seen: Jan 4, 1999

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Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Orlando, Florida - unidentified case UP524
John Doe — Orlando, Florida
UP524 • Found Mar 4, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 92%188 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — Ocala, Florida
UP1071 • Found Aug 9, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%60 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
77%Possible
John Doe — Orlando, Florida
UP7908 • Found Jul 22, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–59 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
75%Possible
John Doe — Kissimmee, Florida
UP16837 • Found Sep 29, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
75%Possible
John Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP8059
John Doe — Florida
UP8059 • Found Jul 27, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 30–70 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 78%130 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

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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