The person at the center of this case
Edward Brooks
Missing Person · Open
27 years waiting · since 1998
Missing Person: Edward Brooks
Justice for Edward Brooks — the trail went cold in 1998, but the truth hasn't.
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witness
Lead #1Who saw Edward Brooks in December 1998 or shortly thereafter? Any sightings or encounters should be reported.
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contact
Lead #2Why did Edward Brooks cease all contact with his mother and others? Was there a triggering event?
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clue
Lead #3Has anyone encountered someone matching Edward Brooks' description (5'10", 165 lbs, Black male with black hair and brown eyes) in the years since 1998?
Edward Brooks, a 40-year-old Black male, disappeared in December 1998 from Philadelphia and has not been seen or heard from since. His mother reported him missing after he failed to make any contact for an extended period. Despite decades passing, the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators continue to seek information from anyone who may have encountered him or have knowledge of his whereabouts.
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#3487
Philadelphia Police Department - 24th District (East Division)
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NamUs case MP9302. Missing person: Edward Brooks.
Last known contact: 1998-12-23 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Circumstances: Subjects mother reported him missing because no one has seen or heard from subject since December of 1998.
Demographics: 40 years, Male, Black / African American. Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 165 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Philadelphia Police Department - 24th District (East Division) | 2008-12-093011 | 1998-12-23.
Timeline of Events
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1998-12-23
Last Known Contact
Edward Brooks was last known to be in contact on December 23, 1998 in Philadelphia, PA
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Case Information
Incident:December 23, 1998
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 23, 1998
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2156863093
You can remain anonymous