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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP71494) and 1 other source
In early 2020, a 47-year-old man named Johnny Tucker Jackson disappeared from his last known whereabouts in Long Island City, a neighborhood in the Queens borough of New York City. Mr. Jackson, a Black/African American male, was a towering figure at approximately six feet, six inches tall, with a solid build, weighing between 220 and 230 pounds. He had black hair and kind brown eyes. His presence was a familiar one in the bustling urban landscape of his neighborhood, but as the days turned into weeks, his absence became a growing concern for those who knew him.

The specific circumstances surrounding Johnny Jackson's disappearance remain shrouded in uncertainty. The last estimated date of contact with him was January 1, 2020. However, the alarm was not officially raised until about six months later, when his family realized that an unsettling amount of time had passed without any communication from him. This prolonged silence was out of character, prompting them to report him as a missing person. The lack of concrete details about his last known activities or state of mind has made the investigation particularly challenging for law enforcement.

The case of Johnny Jackson is a heart-wrenching example of the silent disappearances that can occur even in the most populated of cities. With no clear timeline of his last movements, and a significant delay before he was reported missing, the trail for investigators grew cold almost as soon as it began. The Lawton Police Department in Oklahoma is listed as the investigating agency, suggesting a possible connection to that state, though his last known location was firmly in New York. The overview of this case is one of quiet concern, a man who seemingly vanished, leaving behind only a description and the unanswered questions of a worried family.

Last Seen: Jan 1, 2020

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Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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 — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP102967 • Found Apr 17, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 79%87 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%6'1"–6'3" vs 6'6"
Weight 100%225–235 lb vs 220–230 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP82417 • Found Jun 10, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 81%80 mi away
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 68%6'0"–6'3" vs 6'6"
Weight 80%275–325 lb vs 220–230 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP73621
John Doe — New York, New York
UP73621 • Found Sep 7, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 47
Race 100%Black
Location 100%3 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 0%5'10" vs 6'6"
Weight 100%221 lb vs 220–230 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP69220
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP69220 • Found May 9, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 47
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 0%5'10" vs 6'6"
Weight 100%237 lb vs 220–230 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP157697
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP157697 • Found Mar 31, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%4 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 36%6'1" vs 6'6"
Weight 75%169 lb vs 220–230 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP82201
John Doe — New York, New York
UP82201 • Found Jul 4, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%4 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 4%5'11" vs 6'6"
Weight 48%146 lb vs 220–230 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP76881
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP76881 • Found Nov 16, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 47
Race 100%Black
Location 100%3 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 4%5'11" vs 6'6"
Weight 63%158 lb vs 220–230 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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