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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Lead #1What was Gregory's situation and support network at the time of his disappearance in 2002?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any homeless shelters, community centers, or regular locations where Gregory was known to frequent?
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clue
Lead #3Has anyone encountered a man matching his description (5'11", 150 lbs, blonde/strawberry hair, blue eyes) in the Dayton area since March 2002?
Gregory James Welch, a 54-year-old white male, was last known to have contact on March 4, 2002, in Dayton, Ohio, while experiencing homelessness. He has been missing for over two decades with no confirmed sightings or updates since his disappearance. The Dayton Police Department continues to seek information from the public that might help locate him or clarify the circumstances of his vanishing.
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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 while homeless.
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Case Information
Incident:March 4, 2002
Last Updated:June 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 4, 2002
Last Updated:June 12, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9373332677
You can remain anonymous