The person at the center of this case
Allen Briscoe Jr.
Missing Person · Open
40 years waiting · since 1985
Missing Person: Allen Briscoe
Justice for Allen Briscoe Jr. — the trail went cold in 1985, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1Who was the friend Allen planned to visit, and did they see him arrive that day?
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clue
Lead #2Allen has distinctive physical features—bowlegged with a lump on his left shoulder—that could help identify him if he survived.
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timeline
Lead #3Why was school dismissed early on December 13, 1985, and could this have affected his usual routine or made him more vulnerable?
Allen Briscoe Jr., a 16-year-old boy, disappeared on December 13, 1985, in Philadelphia after getting off a school bus near a friend's home. Despite decades of investigation, his whereabouts remain unknown, and the circumstances of his disappearance have never been fully resolved. Anyone with information about Allen's fate is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department, as this case remains open and unsolved.
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#2280
Philadelphia Police Department - 24th District (East Division)
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location
Lead #4Were there any reported sightings or suspicious activity near the bus stop or the friend's home in the days or weeks following his disappearance?
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NamUs case MP5881. Missing person: Allen Briscoe.
Last known contact: 1985-12-13 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Circumstances: Allen's photo is shown age-progressed to 39 years.
School had been dismissed early and he was last seen getting off of a bus near the home of a friend whom he had planned to visit. He is bowlegged and has a lump on his left shoulder.
His full name is Allen Briscoe, Jr. Demographics: 16 years, Male, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 140 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Blue jeans, black jacket.
Investigating agency: Philadelphia Police Department - 24th District (East Division) | 12-081073.
Timeline of Events
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1985-12-13
Allen Briscoe Jr. Disappears
School had been dismissed early and Allen was last seen getting off a bus near the home of a friend whom he had planned to visit in Philadelphia.
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Case Information
Incident:December 13, 1985
Last Updated:June 17, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 13, 1985
Last Updated:June 17, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2156863093
You can remain anonymous