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Missing Charles R. Fletcher 
Fletcher, approximately 1975; Age at the time of disappearance: -progression to an unknown Age at the time of disappearance: Date reported missing : 05/26/1975 Missing location (approx) : Glassboro, New Jersey Missing classification : Endangered Missing Gender : Male Ethnicity : Black Age at the time of disappearance: 54 years old Height / Weight : 5'6, 150 pounds Medical conditions : Fletcher occasionally suffers from periods of disorientation due to his head injuries. He is classified as disabled. Distinguishing characteristics, birthmarks, tattoos : African-American male. Black hair, brown eyes. Fletcher has metal plates in his head and arm and may have scars on his scalp as a result. He has a scar above his right eye. Information on the case from local sources, may or may not be correct : Fletcher was last heard from on May 26, 1975 when he called his mother to wish her a happy Mother's Day. He was in Glassboro, New Jersey that day and told friends he was going to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has never been heard from again. Fletcher served in the 117th Infantry in the Army during World War II. He was wounded and received a Purple Heart. He had previously dropped out of sight for weeks or months at a time, but he's never been gone for this long before and he always kept in touch with his family. Since his disappearance in 1975, he hasn't used his Social Security number or veteran's health benefits, cashed his disability checks or applied for credit anywhere. Five of Fletcher's ten siblings are now deceased, as are his two children and his ex-wife. One sister is still searching for him and believes there's a chance he could be still alive. His case remains unsolved. Philadelphia police are investigating. Other information and links : ncy Philadelphia Police Department 215-685-3257 215-685-3258 September 2021 updates and sources The Philadelphia Daily News A missing person is a person who has disappeared and whose status as alive or dead cannot be confirmed as their location and condition are not known. A person may go missing through a voluntary disappearance, or else due to an accident, crime, death in a location where they cannot be found (such as at sea), or many other reasons. In most parts of the world, a missing person will usually be found quickly. While criminal abductions are some of the most widely reported missing person cases, these account for only 2�5% of missing children in Europe. By contrast, some missing person cases remain unresolved for many years. Laws related to these cases are often complex since, in many jurisdictions, relatives and third parties may not deal with a person's assets until their death is considered proven by law and a formal death certificate issued. The situation, uncertainties, and lack of closure or a funeral resulting when a person goes missing may be extremely painful with long-lasting effects on family and friends. Several organizations seek to connect, share best practices, and disseminate information and imAge at the time of disappearance: s of missing children to improve the effectiveness of missing children investigations, including the International Commission on Missing Persons, the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC), as well as national organizations, including the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children in the US, Missing People in the UK, Child Focus in Belgium, and The Smile of the Child in Greece. October 12, 2004. June 30, 2019; middle initial added, Distinguishing characteristics, birthmarks, tattoos : updated. |