The person at the center of this case
Charles R. Fletcher
Missing Person · Open
51 years waiting · since 1975
Missing Person: Charles R. Fletcher
Justice for Charles R. Fletcher — the trail went cold in 1975, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1Did anyone see Charles R. Fletcher leave his friend's residence on May 1, 1975, or in the days following his disappearance?
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location
Lead #2What was the specific address of the friend's residence where Fletcher was living at the time of his disappearance?
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clue
Lead #3Why did Fletcher leave the residence that day, and did he indicate where he was going or when he would return?
Charles R. Fletcher, a 54-year-old man, disappeared on May 1, 1975, after leaving the residence of a friend in Philadelphia where he was living at the time. He never returned, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear after nearly five decades. Despite being reported missing, the case remains open and investigators continue to seek information from anyone who may have encountered Fletcher or have knowledge of his whereabouts.
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#3476
Philadelphia Police Department - 24th District (East Division)
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contact
Lead #4Has anyone maintained contact with Fletcher or received communication from him after May 1, 1975?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
NamUs case MP13258. Missing person: Charles R.
Fletcher. Last known contact: 1975-05-01 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.
Circumstances: Subject was living with a friend. Left residence and did not return Demographics: 54 years, Male, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 150 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Philadelphia Police Department - 24th District (East Division) | 2011-22-084555 | 2011-10-04.
Timeline of Events
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1975-05-01
Charles R. Fletcher Disappearance
Subject left residence of friend in Philadelphia and did not return. Last known contact on this date.
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 1975
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 1975
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2156863093
You can remain anonymous