IN IN- John Len Taylor, 48, Gary, 21 May 1999

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John Len Taylor – The Charley Project

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Taylor, circa 1999

• Missing Since 05/21/1999
• Missing From Gary, Indiana
• Classification Endangered Missing
• Sex Male
• Race Black
• Date of Birth 04/16/1951 (74)
• Age 48 years old
• Height and Weight 5'10, 150 pounds
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• Clothing/Jewelry Description Blue or gray pants, a blue and white shirt, a black and gray jacket, and a silver watch.
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• Medical Conditions Taylor was shot in the year prior to his disappearance and has medical problems as a result.
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• Distinguishing Characteristics African-American male. Black hair, brown eyes. Taylor has surgical scars on his abdomen and on the back of his neck.

Details of Disappearance​

Taylor was last seen walking in the vicinity of the 3900 block of Adams Street in Gary, Indiana on May 21, 1999. He walked a regular route between Glen Park and the Dorie Miller housing projects along Broadway and 21st Avenue, where his girlfriend lived, at the time of his disappearance. He enjoyed the walk and would refuse any rides offered him.

On the day of his disappearance, Taylor went to his girlfriend's residence and got into an argument with someone there. He said he was going out for a walk and to get some fresh air. Taylor never returned home from his walk and has never been heard from again.

During one of his walks in 1998, Taylor was shot from behind and left for dead. He underwent surgery for his wound and developed medical problems afterward. The shooter was never identified. Authorities suspect foul play was involved in Taylor's disappearance, but it's unclear whether it was related to the previous shooting. It remains unsolved.

 

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3777DMIN - John Len Taylor

Distinguishing Marks/Features: Surgical scars on back of neck and abdomen; wears glasses

Identifiers​

Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown

Clothing & Personal Items​

Clothing: Blue jacket, multi-colored shirt, blue pants
Jewelry: Silver watch
Additional Personal Items: Glasses with wire frames

<<John was last seen May 21, 1999 at his girlfriend's house, near Martin Lurther King Drive and 21st Avenue. He and another person had a brief argument and John said he was going out for air. That was the last time he was seen. John walked the same route from where he lived with his parents at 39th Avenue and Adams Street to his girlfriend's place regularly. Police suspect foul play.>>