NJ Edward Finnigan, 46, Wantage Township NJ, 24 December 2005

[NJEverCurious]

NamUs MP #32783

Not listed on the NJ State Police missing persons website, but NamUs references that NJSP Missing Persons Unit as their source of info. Also, NamUs lists the "date of last contact" as 24 December 2005 (12/24/05), but under Circumstances, they state he was last seen at his house on or about 24 February 2005 (2/24/05) so I suspect one of the two dates is a typo.

The case is listed on [link removed], but I'm not able to look at that link at this moment so I don't know what information is there.

 

[Diane46]

This is actually my father. I have been trying to figure out what happened to him. I have called the NJSP without success. I only know so much. Any information is greatly appreciated.

 

[NJEverCurious]

This is actually my father. I have been trying to figure out what happened to him. I have called the NJSP without success. I only know so much. Any information is greatly appreciated.

Welcome to WS! I've messaged you directly.

 

[apearn]

What are the circumstances of his disappearance? Has anyone found much? I'm seeing very little online.

 

[Ashhluvsu2]

This is actually my father. I have been trying to figure out what happened to him. I have called the NJSP without success. I only know so much. Any information is greatly appreciated.

Hi Diane, my name is Ashleigh and I run a website and several facebook pages for missing persons in NJ, PA, an NY. I don't live far from Wantage and wanted to know if you would like me to write an article about your father? I honestly have never heard of his case and it frustrates me to see he is not listed on the NJSP website. I would love to try and help bring further awareness!

 

[apearn]

What about NamUs #UP9788 ? The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

Date Body Found February 15, 2005
Location Found Warwick, New York
Estimated Age Range 40-70 Years

Estimated Year of Death 1995-2000
Estimated PMI 5 Years
This is all I saw that was 'off'.

 

[NJEverCurious]

This is actually my father. I have been trying to figure out what happened to him. I have called the NJSP without success. I only know so much. Any information is greatly appreciated.

Have you provided a DNA sample? Did NJSP ever get back to you?

 

[iusedtofloat]

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how is there nothing out there

 

[iusedtofloat]

What about NamUs #UP9788 ? The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

Date Body Found February 15, 2005
Location Found Warwick, New York
Estimated Age Range 40-70 Years

Estimated Year of Death 1995-2000
Estimated PMI 5 Years
This is all I saw that was 'off'.

i'd submit it!!

 

[NJEverCurious]

i'd submit it!!

@apearn It looks like the unidentified person was found in Feb. 2005 and was already skeletonized. Whichever date of last contact (either 02/2005 or 12/2005) is accurate for Edward Finnigan, I don't think it's possible for his remains to become skeletonized by 15 Feb. 2005. We can probably rule out Namus UP9788.

 

[Pennysmom2]

Edward Michael Finnigan - New Jersey Missing Person Directory

Details and Pictures of Edward Michael Finnigan, Missing since February 2005

www.missingin.org

 

[Diane46]

Hi Diane, my name is Ashleigh and I run a website and several facebook pages for missing persons in NJ, PA, an NY. I don't live far from Wantage and wanted to know if you would like me to write an article about your father? I honestly have never heard of his case and it frustrates me to see he is not listed on the NJSP website. I would love to try and help bring further awareness!

If you wanted to that would be great! I wish I had more information. Thank you!

 

[Caring1]

10 Unidentified Person Exclusions

 

[Pennysmom1]

Added 8/03/24

https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/software/mp-main.html?id=6299DMNJ

Name: Edward Michael Finnigan
Nickname/Alias:
Case Classification: Missing
Missing Since: December 24, 2005
Location Last Seen: Wantage, Sussex County, New Jersey

Physical Description​

Date of Birth: Unknown
Age: 46 years old
Race: White / Caucasian
Gender: Male
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 200 lbs - 225 lbs
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown

Distinguishing Marks/Features: Tattoo: tattoo on hand, non-specific, tattoos shoulder Per family member: cross tattoo web of hand between finger and thumb; upper right arm tattoo of a topless female pirate (see image); left upper arm or shoulder tattoo of topless mermaid

Identifiers​

Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown

Clothing & Personal Items​

Clothing: Last seen wearing blue jeans and a blue winter jacket. Jeans size 34x32.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Potentially carrying a guitar case

Circumstances of Disappearance​

Edward Finnigan last seen at his home on or about 02/24/2005