The person at the center of this case
Henry J Nellons III
Missing Person · Open
5 years waiting · since 2021
Missing Person: Henry J Nellons III
Justice for Henry J Nellons III — the trail went cold in 2021, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Who answered Henry's phone after May 28, 2021, and what do they know about his disappearance?
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suspect
Lead #2Why did roommate Andre become defensive during police questioning about Henry's disappearance?
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witness
Lead #3What information can the roommates provide about Henry's activities and associations on or before May 28, 2021?
Henry J Nellons III, a 52-year-old Black male, disappeared from Philadelphia on May 28, 2021, after his last known contact with family. When his family called his phone, someone else answered—identified as his roommate—and police found another roommate, Andre, acting defensively during their welfare check. The case remains unsolved, and investigators are seeking information about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance and the individuals present at his residence.
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#3506
Philadelphia Police Department - 24th District (East Division)
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clue
Lead #4Has Henry's phone been located or traced since the last known contact on May 28, 2021?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP81123. Missing person: Henry J Nellons III.
Last known contact: 2021-05-28 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Circumstances: He hasn't called me or his mother since 5/28/21.
When I called his phone someone else picks up. Which sounds like his roommate.
Police went to house and other roommate Andre got defensive when police asked about his disappearance Demographics: 52 years, Male, Black / African American. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 191 lbs, hair: Bald, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Last seen in black sweatpants and gray/black NIKE shirt. Nike sneakers Always has baseball hat on..
Investigating agency: Philadelphia Police Department - 24th District (East Division) | 2021-12-039153.
Timeline of Events
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2021-05-28
Last Known Contact
Henry J Nellons III last contacted family members on May 28, 2021 in Philadelphia. He has not called his family since this date.
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2021-05-28
Phone Activity
When family attempted to call Henry's phone after his disappearance, someone else answered—identified as his roommate.
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2021-12-03
Police Welfare Check
Philadelphia Police visited the residence to investigate Henry's disappearance. A roommate named Andre became defensive when questioned about his whereabouts.
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Case Information
Incident:May 28, 2021
Last Updated:August 5, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 28, 2021
Last Updated:August 5, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2156863093
You can remain anonymous