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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person
Lead #1Friend whose home Allen was visiting - what was their account of events that day?
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witness
Lead #2Bus driver and other passengers - did anyone see Allen after he exited the bus?
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clue
Lead #3Physical identifying marks: bowlegged with a lump on left shoulder - could aid identification if remains are discovered
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 surrounding his disappearance have never been fully resolved. Anyone with information about Allen's fate is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.
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#2280
Philadelphia Police Department - 24th District (East Division)
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Lead #4Why was school dismissed early on December 13, 1985? Could this unusual circumstance be connected to 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 dismissed from school early
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 13, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 13, 1985
Last Updated:June 13, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2156863093
You can remain anonymous