Name: John Len Taylor
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: May 21, 1999
Location Last Seen: Gary, Lake County, Indiana
Date of Birth: April 16, 1951
Age: 48 years old
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 150 lbs.
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Surgical scars on back of neck and abdomen; wears glasses
Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown
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.
Agency Name: Gary Police Department
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 219-881-1209
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 99-10432
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 1126
NamUs
Post-Tribune (Merrillville, IN) - Jun. 4, 1999
Added: 5/21/08; Last Updated: 10/28/2021 - By: hb
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information is from the time of disappearance.
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