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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Lead #1What were Edward Brooks' circumstances and associations in December 1998 that might explain his disappearance?
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Lead #2Who was the last person to see or speak with Edward Brooks before his disappearance?
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Lead #3Has anyone had any contact with Edward Brooks since December 1998, even anonymously?
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, but the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear. The case remains open with the Philadelphia Police Department, and anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to come forward.
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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.
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1998-12-23
Last Known Contact
Edward Brooks was last known to have contact in Philadelphia, PA in December 1998
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Case Information
Incident:December 23, 1998
Last Updated:August 6, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 23, 1998
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