MN MN - John Patrick Morrissey, 62, International Falls, 14 July 1999

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John Patrick Morrissey



Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: July 14, 1999
Location Last Seen: International Falls, Koochiching County, Minnesota

Description:​

• Date of Birth: July 26, 1936
• Age: 62 years old
• Race: White/Caucasian
• Gender: Male
• Height: 6' 0" (72 inches)
• Weight: 180 lbs.
• Hair Color: Brown/Graying
• Eye Color: Brown
• Nickname/Alias: Nickname: Unknown
• Distinguishing Marks/Features: Wears eyeglasses.
• Clothing & Personal Items: Unknown clothing but was last seen shirtless. Possibly eyeglasses.
• Identifiers: DNA available.

Circumstances of Disappearance:
Morrissey was last spotted two miles south of Margie on U.S. 71 - or about 45 miles southwest of International Falls in northern Minnesota. A sheriff's deputy was dispatched to check on Morrissey when residents in the area reported that a man was sitting suspiciously in his car on the side of the road. When the deputy arrived, Morrissey refused assistance. The officer returned a couple hours later and the man was gone. Morrissey left behind his personal belongings and two dogs in his car. He has never been heard from again.

Morrissey grew up in St. Paul and attended St. Thomas Academy and the University of Minnesota. He worked in the construction industry at the time of his disappearance, and had taught carpentry at St. Paul Technical Institute for 21 years. He was an active member of the Democratic Party and the Knights of Columbus. Morrissey left behind a wife and six children. His whereabouts remain unknown.

Investigators:

• Koochiching County Sheriff's Department: (218) 283-4416
  Reference Case#: 1999070114

NCIC Case Number: Not available
NamUs Case Number: MP12038

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
3866DMMN - John Patrick Morrissey

 

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John Patrick Morrissey – The Charley Project

• Missing Since 07/14/1999
• Missing From International Falls, Minnesota
• Classification Endangered Missing
• Sex Male
• Race White
• Date of Birth 07/26/1936 (88)
• Age 62 years old
• Height and Weight 6'0, 180 pounds
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• Clothing/Jewelry Description No shirt.
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• Medical Conditions Morrissey suffers from depression. He had been prescribed medication to control it, but he wasn't taking it at the time of his disappearance. He may be confused and disoriented as a result of his condition.
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• Associated Vehicle(s) 1985 Chevrolet Suburban (accounted for)
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• Distinguishing Characteristics Caucasian male. Graying brown hair, brown eyes.

Details of Disappearance​

Morrissey was last seen on U. S. 71 two miles south of Margie, Minnesota at 1:00 a.m. on July 14, 1999. A sheriff's deputy went to check on him after area residents reported a suspicious man sitting in a car by the roadside.

Morrissey told the deputy that his 1985 Chevrolet Suburban had broken down, but he refused to let the deputy call a tow truck. He said his car had broken down before and would start again if he waited awhile. He wasn't acting strangely during the conversation.

At 2:30 a.m., another police officer checked the scene again and Morrissey was gone. He left his wallet and his two dogs behind in his unlocked vehicle. It's uncharacteristics of him to abandon his dogs.

Morrissey was last seen walking down the center of the road at 1:15 a.m. A motorist saw him and had to swerve to avoid hitting him. The motorist said Morrissey walked right at the car, as if he wanted to be hit.

He has never been heard from again and a search of the area turned up no sign of him. He may have hitched a ride out of the area.


July 28, 1999

Koochiching officials continue search for man missing in Margie area

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