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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person
Lead #1What prompted Fletcher to leave his friend's residence on May 1, 1975?
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witness
Lead #2Did the friend or anyone else witness Fletcher's departure or have information about his plans?
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clue
Lead #3Were there any sightings of Fletcher in the days or weeks following his disappearance?
Charles R. Fletcher, a 54-year-old man, went missing on May 1, 1975, after leaving the residence of a friend in Philadelphia where he had been living. Nearly five decades later, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed sightings or evidence of his whereabouts. Anyone with information about Fletcher's disappearance is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department, as this case remains open and unsolved.
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#3476
Philadelphia Police Department - 24th District (East Division)
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evidence
Lead #4What personal belongings or documents did Fletcher have with him when he left?
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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 goes missing
Subject left residence of friend in Philadelphia and did not return
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 1975
Last Updated:August 6, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 1975
Last Updated:August 6, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2156863093
You can remain anonymous