Found Deceased IA - Justin Robert Johnson, 42, of Cedar Rapids, 4 Nov 2019

[JerseyGirl]

Justin Robert Johnson, 42, of Cedar Rapids, was last seen just after midnight Nov. 4 at the Hy-Vee on Wilson Avenue SW in Cedar Rapids.

Police said the market’s video surveillance showed he was dropped off at the store by a silver sedan at about 11:15 p.m. Nov. 3, and 62 minutes later, he was seen walking behind the market, heading east on 21st Street SW.

He hasn’t been seen or heard from since. There has been no activity on Justin’s cellphone, bank accounts or credit cards.

Missing: Cedar Rapids man disappeared more than 2 months ago, his family wants answers

 

[LisaCougar]

Justin Robert Johnson, 42, of Cedar Rapids, was last seen just after midnight Nov. 4 at the Hy-Vee on Wilson Avenue SW in Cedar Rapids.

Police said the market’s video surveillance showed he was dropped off at the store by a silver sedan at about 11:15 p.m. Nov. 3, and 62 minutes later, he was seen walking behind the market, heading east on 21st Street SW.

Missing: Cedar Rapids man disappeared more than 2 months ago, his family wants answers

Ex-wife says she thinks he may have been experiencing some sort of mental health crisis or was experiencing behavior consistent with the possible abuse of meth. Said he would never just up and leave his daughter. She has hired drones to try to find him.

 

[snoflake20]

Justin Robert Johnson, 42, of Cedar Rapids, was last seen just after midnight Nov. 4 at the Hy-Vee on Wilson Avenue SW in Cedar Rapids.

Police said the market’s video surveillance showed he was dropped off at the store by a silver sedan at about 11:15 p.m. Nov. 3, and 62 minutes later, he was seen walking behind the market, heading east on 21st Street SW.

Missing: Cedar Rapids man disappeared more than 2 months ago, his family wants answers

Ex-wife says she thinks he may have been experiencing some sort of mental health crisis or was experiencing behavior consistent with the possible abuse of meth. Said he would never just up and leave his daughter. She has hired drones to try to find him.

From the same article referenced above...

Denlinger said officers walked the area around the Wilson Avenue Hy-Vee and possible routes Johnson could have taken, and the fire department searched the riverbanks near Czech Village and Mount Trashmore.

Johnson said she also hired people to fly drones along the river, hoping they might find something.

Before he disappeared, Denlinger said Justin made several phone calls looking for someone to pick him up. A cousin sent an Uber to pick Justin up, Johnson said, but he never got into the car.

“The people we talked to said he sounded paranoid and was not making a lot of sense,” Denlinger said. “He believed he was in danger — that he was being followed.”

“He called me at 11 p.m. and said he was in danger,” she said. “He thought we were in danger, too, and wanted to make sure we were safe. Then he called me again at 12:01 a.m. and told me that whatever happens to him, he wanted me to know he would never hurt himself. He sounded really scared.”

Denlinger said police have found no evidence that Justin met with some sort of foul play.

I wonder where the Uber was sent to and if the Uber driver spoke to Johnson?

 

[snoflake20]

Google Maps Screenshot of the Hyvee and surrounding areas

Cedar Rapids, IA Weather History | Weather Underground
The low temperature for the night was 28 on the 4th.

 

[Dnp2be]

I would tend to agree that the symptoms do sound like the paranoia some people experience with meth use. Also as stated in the article, the paranoia could be associated/attributed to mental illness. Hard saying. I’ve definitely met people who had paranoia and delusional thinking attributed to both and it’s not a fun experience for anyone. I fear what may have happened To Justin no matter the reason. The winter has not been as harsh as previous years but it’s been very cold the last several day near the river. Hopefully this man found his way to a hospital Or treatment center and is safe.

 

[Darling136]

I am not familiar with this site, it tells inmate but not since when and until when
Inmate Search: Justin Robert Johnson 665091, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

 

[Knox]

CEDAR RAPIDS — It’s been nearly 75 days since Emily Johnson has seen or heard from her ex-husband, Justin Johnson — something she said is out of the ordinary.

Emily and Justin Johnson met when they were both about 19. They both worked at a Pizza Hut where he was a cook and she was a supervisor.

Two years later, the couple bought a house. Soon after they were married, they had a daughter, who is now 12.

They divorced in 2011 but have maintained a friendly relationship for their daughter, Johnson said.

Over the years, Johnson said her ex-husband has struggled to find stable work and housing.

“He just couldn’t hold things together,” she said.

But there was one thing she could count on, and that was his fierce devotion to their daughter.

“He never missed a visit,” she said. “He loves our daughter, and he tried hard to be a good dad. He wasn’t perfect, but he did try.”

That, Johnson said, is one of the reasons she is so worried about Justin’s disappearance.

“He would never just up and leave our daughter,” she said.

Missing: Cedar Rapids man disappeared more than 2 months ago, his family wants answers

 

[Knox]

Johnson said she reported Justin missing to the Cedar Rapids Police Department on Nov. 5. She has since been in regular contact with Investigator Matt Denlinger.

“Unfortunately, there is not much more information other than what we already know,” Denlinger said.

Denlinger said officers walked the area around the Wilson Avenue Hy-Vee and possible routes Johnson could have taken, and the fire department searched the riverbanks near Czech Village and Mount Trashmore.

Johnson said she also hired people to fly drones along the river, hoping they might find something.

Before he disappeared, Denlinger said Justin made several phone calls looking for someone to pick him up. A cousin sent an Uber to pick Justin up, Johnson said, but he never got into the car.

“The people we talked to said he sounded paranoid and was not making a lot of sense,” Denlinger said. “He believed he was in danger — that he was being followed.”

Denlinger expressed concern Justin might have been experiencing some sort of mental health crisis. His behavior also was consistent with the possible abuse of methamphetamine.
Missing: Cedar Rapids man disappeared more than 2 months ago, his family wants answers

 

[TatianaBarbie]

He is still listed with the State of Iowa Missing Person Information Clearinghouse:

Missing Persons

 

[Dnp2be]

He is still listed with the State of Iowa Missing Person Information Clearinghouse:

Missing Persons

wow I really thought he would have reappeared by now. This is a hard one because If he was experiencing mental health issues or was using meth/other drugs, he could have found himself in a very bad situation. I’m still holding out hope that he will be found alive.

 

[YaYa_521]

Bump. No updates found.

 

[GraceG]

I am not familiar with this site, it tells inmate but not since when and until when
Inmate Search: Justin Robert Johnson 665091, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

If you look him up by name in the Iowa Court Records there are a ton of records for that name. The ones with the most approximate date of birth (as we only have his age when he went missing) appear to be financial and or vehicular related unless I missed one. Iowa Courts Online Search - Select Action

 

[Yepper]

He was found in the Cedar River by a kayaker.

 

[LisaCougar]

A sad outcome for Justin Johnson and those who loved him.

Kayaker finds body in Cedar River, identified as missing man

 

[Dnp2be]

A sad outcome for Justin Johnson and those who loved him.

Kayaker finds body in Cedar River, identified as missing man

so very sad. Condolences to his loved ones. I often wonder how cases end up like this if foul play is not suspected and the person was not suicidal. I know reports said he was acting paranoid and I suppose it’s always possible active hallucinations and delusions that were present may have convinced him to do something he otherwise wouldn’t have. It’s just sad all around. We may never know but my heart aches for his girl.