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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP65301) and 8 other sources
On a fall evening in New York, 77-year-old Ivor Gibbs, also known to friends and family as 'Teddy,' vanished. The date was October 14, 2019, when he was last seen leaving his Brooklyn residence on foot at approximately 5:00 PM. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a blue long sleeve shirt, blue jeans, and black sneakers. Concerned for his welfare, his loved ones reported him missing to the New York City Police Department that same day. Ivor is a Black / African American male, standing at 5'7' and weighing around 150 pounds, with gray or partially gray balding hair and brown eyes.

Distinctive physical characteristics that could aid in his identification include vitiligo, a condition causing skin pigment discoloration, on his face, arms, scalp, and hands. This has resulted in noticeable skin pigment discolorations on his head, face, and hands. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, with no specific details available about his intended destination or reason for leaving his home that evening. The New York City Police Department's Missing Persons Squad is handling the investigation.

Despite the passage of time, the case of Ivor 'Teddy' Gibbs remains open. Information regarding his disappearance has been disseminated through various channels in the hope of generating new leads. The lack of significant developments has left his family and community with lingering questions and a profound sense of loss. The investigation relies on the possibility that someone, somewhere, may have seen something that could provide a crucial piece of information to help bring him home. The overview of this case underscores a family's ongoing search for answers and the quiet hope for a resolution in the disappearance of a beloved father and grandfather.

Last Seen: Oct 14, 2019

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.

86%Strong
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP86788
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP86788 • Found Nov 22, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 90%Est. 60–75 vs 77 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%143 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP89681
John Doe — New York, New York
UP89681 • Found Feb 14, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 90%Est. 60–75 vs 77 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%164 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 40%Bald vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP100931
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP100931 • Found Feb 23, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 59%Est. 50–70 vs 77 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%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 77 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 52%5'11" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%158 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP136158
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP136158 • Found Dec 13, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 59%Est. 50–70 vs 77 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP154359
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP154359 • Found Dec 23, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 50–80 vs 77 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%153 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP100480
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP100480 • Found Feb 7, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 61%Est. 55–70 vs 77 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 50%102 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP100533
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP100533 • Found Jan 29, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 50–80 vs 77 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%14 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 89%127 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP77552
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP77552 • Found Jan 9, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 61%Est. 55–70 vs 77 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 72%186 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP71012
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP71012 • Found Apr 10, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 61%Est. 55–70 vs 77
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 68%5'10" vs 5'7"
Weight 99%166 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
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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