The person at the center of this case
Gregory James Welch
Missing Person · Open
24 years waiting · since 2002
Missing Person: Gregory James Welch
Justice for Gregory James Welch — the trail went cold in 2002, but the truth hasn't.
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person
Lead #1What were the specific circumstances of his homelessness and any known shelters or locations he frequented?
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone in the homeless community or social services have contact with him around the time of his disappearance?
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clue
Lead #3Were there any reports of unidentified remains or John Doe cases in the Dayton area in the years following 2002?
Gregory James Welch, a 54-year-old homeless man, was last known to have contact on March 4, 2002, in Dayton, Ohio. He has been missing for over two decades with no confirmed sightings or updates since his disappearance. Anyone with information about his whereabouts or circumstances is urged to contact the Dayton Police Department.
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NamUs case MP24858. Missing person: Gregory James Welch.
Last known contact: 2002-03-04 in Dayton, Montgomery, OH. Circumstances: Homeless Demographics: 54 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 150 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue. Investigating agency: Dayton Police Department | 0203300665 | 2002-03-30.
Timeline of Events
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2002-03-04
Last Known Contact
Gregory James Welch was last known to have contact in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. He was 54 years old at the time and living as a homeless individual.
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Case Information
Incident:March 4, 2002
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 4, 2002
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9373332677
You can remain anonymous