NY NY - Leonard Edward Johnson Jr. 24, Manhattan, 1 Mar 1975

[madamx]

Sounds like someone saw him walking away from his apartment in like leaving instead of .. seen walking into his apartment building. He was seen walking away, like up the block or something like that. It’s what I gather from that.

 

[madamx]

This series of crimes sounds familiar to me but IDK why.

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Omg omg apearn you found an article on the bag murders I was talking about this with @MadMcGoo the other day. They started a thread!!!! Omg this is fantastic info! If you don’t mind I will post it on the thread. If you find anymore please post thank you so much. Omg

 

[madamx]

This series of crimes sounds familiar to me but IDK why.

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These are them! @MadMcGoo started this thread!
NY - NY - Hudson River, 6 Males found dismembered in garbage bags “Bag Murders”, 1970s

 

[ccmetro]

I thought it would be worth mentioning #UP998 (NamUs).

Similar characteristics:
The age of Johnson would be either 24 or 25 - the age range of this UID is 25-40.
The height is similar, this UID was estimated at 5' 11", while Johnson was recorded at 5' 8".
The weight is exact, with the UID estimated at 130-150 pounds, and Johnson's reported weight is 150 pounds.
The time-frame is a bit later, but possibly consistent - the UID was found Sept. 19th, while Johnson went missing in March.

What really stuck out to me is that the UID was wearing Navy-issue clothing, and also that according to a local newspaper interview with LE (not listed in NamUs), that the UID's extensive dental work is representative of someone in the military, which I attribute to Johnson had spent time in the Coast Guard for this proposed connection. MOO.

Associated thread: NC - Near Iredell & Davis Co line, BlkMale 25-40, UP998, 'Seafarer' pants, belt w/buckle, Sept'75

 

[apearn]

I thought it would be worth mentioning #UP998 (NamUs).

Similar characteristics:
The age of Johnson would be either 24 or 25 - the age range of this UID is 25-40.
The height is similar, this UID was estimated at 5' 11", while Johnson was recorded at 5' 8".
The weight is exact, with the UID estimated at 130-150 pounds, and Johnson's reported weight is 150 pounds.
The time-frame is a bit later, but possibly consistent - the UID was found Sept. 19th, while Johnson went missing in March.

What really stuck out to me is that the UID was wearing Navy-issue clothing, and also that according to a local newspaper interview with LE (not listed in NamUs), that the UID's extensive dental work is representative of someone in the military, which I attribute to Johnson had spent time in the Coast Guard for this proposed connection. MOO.

Associated thread: NC - Near Iredell & Davis Co line, BlkMale 25-40, UP998, 'Seafarer' pants, belt w/buckle, Sept'75

I was just coming on here to make this same suggestion. Have you submitted that possible match to any LE @ccmetro ?

 

[ccmetro]

I was just coming on here to make this same suggestion. Have you submitted that possible match to any LE @ccmetro ?

Hi - yes I have submitted Leonard as a possible match to the regional person for this UID case.

 

[Aurora90]

I came across this on Namus and thought it was interesting since the person was found pretty much one year exactly to when Leonard went missing and he was found at the US Navy Coast Guard Station in NJ. Leonard was Part of the US Navy Coast Guard. So anyway just thought I would post.

Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP1773
Male, Black / African American

Date Body Found March 14, 1976

Location Found Sandy Hook, New Jersey


Case Information


Case Numbers
NCMEC Number--
ME/C Case Number13760059
Demographics
SexMale
Race / EthnicityBlack / African American
-

Estimated Age GroupAdult - Pre 40
Estimated Age Range (Years)30-40
Estimated Year of Death1976
Estimated PMI--

HeightCannot Estimate
WeightCannot Estimate

Circumstances
TypeUnidentified Deceased
Date Body FoundMarch 14, 1976
NamUs Case CreatedMarch 31, 2008
ME/C QA Reviewed--
Location Found Map
LocationSandy Hook, New Jersey
CountyMonmouth County
GPS Coordinates (Not Mapped)--
Found On Tribal Land--


Circumstances of Recovery
Found at U.S. Coast Guard Station, Sandy Hook, New Jersey..
Details of Recovery


Inventory of RemainsHead not recovered One or more limbs not recovered One or both hands not recovered
Condition of RemainsNot recognizable - Partial remains with soft tissues
Physical Description
Hair ColorUnknown
Head Hair Description--
Body Hair Description--
Facial Hair Description--
Left Eye ColorUnknown
Right Eye ColorUnknown
Eye Description--
Distinctive Physical Features
No Known Information



Clothing and Accessories
Item
Description
Clothing
Lee blue jeans.
On the Body

Clothing
One pair of white thermal B.V.D. underwear, size 38-40. One black belt with silver-colored square belt buckle, size 38.


The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

has this been submitted?

 

[Crimhorra]

Bumping

 

[TSL7584]

has this been submitted?

I'm not sure if it's been submitted, but they haven't been excluded from each other on NamUs. Has anyone had any luck with finding a photo of Leonard?

 

[madamx]

I'm not sure if it's been submitted, but they haven't been excluded from each other on NamUs. Has anyone had any luck with finding a photo of Leonard?

I never submitted it. I only posted it here. I stopped submitting when people were not getting back to me.. sooo if someone wants to submit it please do and keep us updated!

 

[Aurora90]

I am happy to submit!

 

[madamx]

I'm not sure if it's been submitted, but they haven't been excluded from each other on NamUs. Has anyone had any luck with finding a photo of Leonard?

I personally never have located a photo of Leonard.

 

[AirForceVet24]

I posted his flyer to my Locks of Reunification group. Hoping to spread awareness about Leonard's case.