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Yes me too.. but makes me want to find him now!.
MI MI - Henry Baltimore, 21, East Lansing, 30 May 1973
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Aug 7 2020 rbbm.
New Documentary Explores Cold Case Of Missing MSU Drum Major
''Henry Baltimore Jr. was MSU's first African American Drum Major''
Courtesy, Andrew Acciaioli
''DETROIT (WWJ) - A cold case in mid-Michigan, involving the disappearance of a Michigan State University student, is getting renewed attention thanks to a new documentary.
It's the case of MSU's first African American drum major, Henry Baltimore, Jr. He was last seen in 1973 after being robbed and assaulted by a man named Roy Davis, and reporting the incident to police.''
''Andrew Acciaioli, a graduate of the Film and Media Production program at Michigan State University, is the director of the documentary "What Happened to Henry?" He says Davis was likely involved, but the case remains unsolved after 47 years.''
"It's believed that he's in Tulsa, Oklahoma right now, but since his involvement in this, he's had a crime record," Acciaioli told WWJ Newsradio 950. "I mean he doesn't really seem like he's lived the greatest lifestyle after this, but he's also been under the radar, and so it seems like it's been hard to track him down, especially since he's in a different state now."
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''August 7th
A new documentary takes a look at the East Lansing Police Department's oldest cold case -- the disappearance of the first African-American drum major at Michigan State University. WWJ's Michael Cohen has the story.''
WHERE IS HENRY2-W-COHEN.mp3
New Documentary Explores Cold Case Of Missing MSU Drum Major
''Henry Baltimore Jr. was MSU's first African American Drum Major''
Courtesy, Andrew Acciaioli
''DETROIT (WWJ) - A cold case in mid-Michigan, involving the disappearance of a Michigan State University student, is getting renewed attention thanks to a new documentary.
It's the case of MSU's first African American drum major, Henry Baltimore, Jr. He was last seen in 1973 after being robbed and assaulted by a man named Roy Davis, and reporting the incident to police.''
''Andrew Acciaioli, a graduate of the Film and Media Production program at Michigan State University, is the director of the documentary "What Happened to Henry?" He says Davis was likely involved, but the case remains unsolved after 47 years.''
"It's believed that he's in Tulsa, Oklahoma right now, but since his involvement in this, he's had a crime record," Acciaioli told WWJ Newsradio 950. "I mean he doesn't really seem like he's lived the greatest lifestyle after this, but he's also been under the radar, and so it seems like it's been hard to track him down, especially since he's in a different state now."
AUDIO
''August 7th
A new documentary takes a look at the East Lansing Police Department's oldest cold case -- the disappearance of the first African-American drum major at Michigan State University. WWJ's Michael Cohen has the story.''
WHERE IS HENRY2-W-COHEN.mp3
Aug 7 2020 rbbm.
New Documentary Explores Cold Case Of Missing MSU Drum Major
''Henry Baltimore Jr. was MSU's first African American Drum Major''
Courtesy, Andrew Acciaioli...
I am happy to see that Andrew has produced his documentary on the disappearance of Henry Baltimore.
Andrew was section leader of the Saxophone section in the Michigan State Marching Band while attending MSU. Just before he graduated last year, he contacted me about Henry's case (he had seen this thread in Websleuths) and we spoke at length about it.
Perhaps with widespread viewing of his award winning work, interest will increase and hopefully some answers will be forthcoming.
Great job, Andrew!
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Updated info on The Charley Project
Henry Louis Baltimore Jr. – The Charley Project
Details of Disappearance
Baltimore was last seen in East Lansing, Michigan on May 30, 1973. He was a junior at Michigan State University in Jackson at the time, studying social science and music with the intention of becoming a social worker. He was an honors student and a co-drum major in the university marching band, and was considered quite musically talented. He also had a job at the university library.
Baltimore's 1968 Buick was found at his home an hour and a half after he was last seen. He also left behind his car keys, money, clothes and other belongings. At the time of his disappearance, he lived with three roommates at an off-campus apartment in the 300 block of Oak Hill Avenue in East Lansing. He is the second of eight children and the oldest son. His older sister was also a student at Michigan State in 1973, getting her master's degree.
Baltimore was discovered missing when his sister went to his apartment to get a paper she'd agreed to type for him. He wasn't there, and his roommates said he'd gone to the library and never returned. His sister became concerned after the due date for his paper came and went without her hearing from him, and she contacted their father, who went to the police.
In March 1973, Baltimore went to the police and reported that two male attackers had tied him to his bed, pistol-whipped him and stole $110 in cash, a golf bag, a watch and some clothing. He said he'd waited ten days to report the crime because he was afraid.
One suspect, 22-year-old Roy L. Davis, was subsequently arrested and charged with armed robbery. Baltimore was fined $50 for failing to appear at Davis's preliminary hearing to testify against him. He resurfaced two days later and asked the police to drop the case, but they refused. He later testified at a rescheduled hearing. Baltimore told his sister that Davis had threatened to kill him, and his family stated the criminal case had caused him a great deal of stress.
Baltimore disappeared two days before Davis's arraignment on June 1. Neighbors stated they saw Davis knocking on Baltimore's front door on the day he went missing. Later that year, Davis pleaded guilty to felonious assault with intent to commit robbery and was sentenced to six months in jail. He has never been charged in connection with Baltimore's disappearance, and he has an alibi for the time he disappeared, backed up by his mother. As of 2020, Davis is believed to be still alive and possibly in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area.
Baltimore is a former Cub Scout and Jackson Citizen Patriot delivery boy, and a 1970 graduate of Parkside High School in Jackson, Michigan. Authorities initially believed he went into hiding so he would not have to testify against Davis, but the length of time that has passed since his disappearance makes this unlikely. His family never thought he had left voluntarily, as he kept in close contact with them prior to his disappearance, and they have not heard from him since 1973.
Baltimore's father and two of his brothers have since died, but his mother and remaining siblings are still alive and looking for him. Foul play is now suspected in his case, which remains unsolved.
Henry Louis Baltimore Jr. – The Charley Project
Details of Disappearance
Baltimore was last seen in East Lansing, Michigan on May 30, 1973. He was a junior at Michigan State University in Jackson at the time, studying social science and music with the intention of becoming a social worker. He was an honors student and a co-drum major in the university marching band, and was considered quite musically talented. He also had a job at the university library.
Baltimore's 1968 Buick was found at his home an hour and a half after he was last seen. He also left behind his car keys, money, clothes and other belongings. At the time of his disappearance, he lived with three roommates at an off-campus apartment in the 300 block of Oak Hill Avenue in East Lansing. He is the second of eight children and the oldest son. His older sister was also a student at Michigan State in 1973, getting her master's degree.
Baltimore was discovered missing when his sister went to his apartment to get a paper she'd agreed to type for him. He wasn't there, and his roommates said he'd gone to the library and never returned. His sister became concerned after the due date for his paper came and went without her hearing from him, and she contacted their father, who went to the police.
In March 1973, Baltimore went to the police and reported that two male attackers had tied him to his bed, pistol-whipped him and stole $110 in cash, a golf bag, a watch and some clothing. He said he'd waited ten days to report the crime because he was afraid.
One suspect, 22-year-old Roy L. Davis, was subsequently arrested and charged with armed robbery. Baltimore was fined $50 for failing to appear at Davis's preliminary hearing to testify against him. He resurfaced two days later and asked the police to drop the case, but they refused. He later testified at a rescheduled hearing. Baltimore told his sister that Davis had threatened to kill him, and his family stated the criminal case had caused him a great deal of stress.
Baltimore disappeared two days before Davis's arraignment on June 1. Neighbors stated they saw Davis knocking on Baltimore's front door on the day he went missing. Later that year, Davis pleaded guilty to felonious assault with intent to commit robbery and was sentenced to six months in jail. He has never been charged in connection with Baltimore's disappearance, and he has an alibi for the time he disappeared, backed up by his mother. As of 2020, Davis is believed to be still alive and possibly in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area.
Baltimore is a former Cub Scout and Jackson Citizen Patriot delivery boy, and a 1970 graduate of Parkside High School in Jackson, Michigan. Authorities initially believed he went into hiding so he would not have to testify against Davis, but the length of time that has passed since his disappearance makes this unlikely. His family never thought he had left voluntarily, as he kept in close contact with them prior to his disappearance, and they have not heard from him since 1973.
Baltimore's father and two of his brothers have since died, but his mother and remaining siblings are still alive and looking for him. Foul play is now suspected in his case, which remains unsolved.
Henry Baltimore, Jr. was a drum major at Michigan State University
when he went missing on May 30, 1973.
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Dark Sleuth: Henry Baltimore, Jr. - MSU Drum Major missing from East Lansing, MI since 1973
Fantastic documentary!
Hoping that somebody finally tells what they know and Henry is returned to his wonderful and loving family.
Henry B was and is an inspiration, a stand out guy and he deserves so much more than what those (jealous, imo) losers inflicted on him and his family.
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Maybe Henry's case will finally be solved...
Lansing police team up with Detroit Crime Commission to create Cold Case Unit | WLNS 6 News
Lansing police team up with Detroit Crime Commission to create Cold Case Unit | WLNS 6 News
From link, thanks!
''Officials with the Detroit Crime Commission say the cold case team will be able to use the latest advances in DNA technology which will be pivotal in shining new light on the unsolved homicide cases. Andy Arena, the Executive Director Detroit Crime Commission, says “Anyway we can help make a city a better safer place to live, that is our goal.”
Sheri Pruitt says hopefully with the initiative, “We can get help for the detectives and bring things to light.” If you’d like more information about Lansing’s Cold Case Unit or how to support it, contact the Detroit Crime Commission at https://detroitcrimecommission.org/''
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49 years missing...
Henry Louis Baltimore, Jr. Age 21
Missing since 30 May 1973
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Henry Louis Baltimore, Jr. Age 21
Missing since 30 May 1973
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Roy Davis is not going to talk... I doubt Henry is alive anymore and I don't think he just decided to run away to avoid testify.
It's mentioned that some of the threats involved also the second suspect. What do we know about him? Maybe he knows something useful to locate Henry.
It's mentioned that some of the threats involved also the second suspect. What do we know about him? Maybe he knows something useful to locate Henry.
February 24, 2021 rbbm.
by Marc Hoover.
www.clermontsun.com
''For many teenagers, transitioning from high school to college or trade school is a rite of passage. While attending high school, most teenagers don’t know what they want to do after high school. Besides, there are many options. Some will join the military while others will enter the workforce immediately. But there are those who know exactly what they want to do after high school graduation. Henry Louis Baltimore Jr. wanted to be in a marching band and then become a social worker. His goals were noble and admirable.''
''Henry was the oldest son of Doris and Henry L. Baltimore Sr. After graduating from Parkland High School in 1970, he enrolled at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. He worked at the MSU library and was a co-drum major of the university’s marching band. After college, he planned on entering social services. He was prepared to work hard and accomplish his goals.''
''During the investigation, authorities learned that a man named Roy Davis and an unknown man had robbed Henry several weeks before he disappeared. While Henry was home alone, Davis and his accomplice tied Henry to a bed and then stole a golf bag, watch, clothing, and cash.''
''Although Davis was considered a person of interest, his mother provided an alibi for him when Henry disappeared. However, a neighbor reported seeing Davis and another man knocking on Henry’s door on the day he vanished. However, Davis denied any involvement and was never charged.
Henry Baltimore Jr. would have made a great social worker. Unfortunately, no one will ever get to see his contributions to society through social services. All these years later, his family has accepted that Henry is deceased. Today, there doesn’t seem to be any significant progress on Henry’s case.''
by Marc Hoover.
Marc Hoover: The disappearance of MSU student Henry Louis Baltimore Jr. | The Clermont Sun
For many teenagers, transitioning from high school to college or trade school is a rite of passage. While attending high school, most teenagers don’t know what they want to do after high school.
www.clermontsun.com
''Henry was the oldest son of Doris and Henry L. Baltimore Sr. After graduating from Parkland High School in 1970, he enrolled at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. He worked at the MSU library and was a co-drum major of the university’s marching band. After college, he planned on entering social services. He was prepared to work hard and accomplish his goals.''
''During the investigation, authorities learned that a man named Roy Davis and an unknown man had robbed Henry several weeks before he disappeared. While Henry was home alone, Davis and his accomplice tied Henry to a bed and then stole a golf bag, watch, clothing, and cash.''
''Although Davis was considered a person of interest, his mother provided an alibi for him when Henry disappeared. However, a neighbor reported seeing Davis and another man knocking on Henry’s door on the day he vanished. However, Davis denied any involvement and was never charged.
Henry Baltimore Jr. would have made a great social worker. Unfortunately, no one will ever get to see his contributions to society through social services. All these years later, his family has accepted that Henry is deceased. Today, there doesn’t seem to be any significant progress on Henry’s case.''