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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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1What was Gregory's routine or known gathering places in the homeless community of Dayton?
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Lead #2Did anyone in the homeless community or local shelters see Gregory after March 4, 2002?
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Lead #3Were there any reported sightings or interactions with Gregory in the weeks or months following his disappearance?
Gregory James Welch, a 54-year-old homeless man, disappeared on March 4, 2002, in Dayton, Ohio. He was last known to have contact on that date, and his current whereabouts remain unknown. Anyone with information about his disappearance or location is urged to contact the Dayton Police Department.
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Source Narrative
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.
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2002-03-04
Last Known Contact
Gregory James Welch was last known to have contact in Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio. He was homeless at the time of his disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:March 4, 2002
Last Updated:June 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 4, 2002
Last Updated:June 9, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9373332677
You can remain anonymous