Above Images: Rowan, circa 2001
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: February 23, 2001 from Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida.
Classification: Endangered Missing
Date Of Birth: August 25, 1966
Age: 34
Height: 5'9"-5'11"
Weight: 205-220 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown/Black
Eye Color: Blue
Race: White
Gender: Male
Distinguishing Characteristics: Mustache. Appendectomy scar and a scar on his chest and abdomen from exploratory surgery
Medical Conditions: Has a medical condition that requires medication.
Clothing: White t-shirt and blue jeans.
Jewelry: Wedding ring with three diamonds.
NCIC Number: M-711462130
Case Number: 01-147171
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Details of Disappearance
John was last seen at his home at 3 a.m. in Jacksonville, Florida, on February 23, 2001. His last cell phone call was made at about 6.30 a.m. - he was involved in the heavy equipment business and also recent co-owner of Murphys Pour House in St. Augustine.
Police found his green 1999 Ford Expedition on March 23, 2001, backed into a space at an office park 1.8 miles north of the Orlando airport, but it had been wiped clean. It was in a parking lot of a company that is not a public area. John came to the US from Ireland whe he was 20, and launched a successful business. Foul play is suspected but so far there is no evidence to suggest what exactly has happened.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
Detective Kerney
(904) 630-2640
Source Information
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
National Center for Missing Adults
Child Protection Education of America, Inc.
WJXX-TV
Jacksonville.com
Missing Irish People
Namus
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