The person at the center of this case
Henry Louis Baltimore Jr.
Missing Person · Open
53 years waiting · since 1973
Missing Person: Henry Louis Baltimore Jr.
Justice for Henry Louis Baltimore Jr. — the trail went cold in 1973, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1Why did Henry disappear days before testifying in the armed robbery case—was he intimidated or threatened by the suspect?
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evidence
Lead #2What was the significance of his vehicle being found on campus with belongings intact—does this suggest voluntary departure or foul play?
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timeline
Lead #3Who last saw Henry on May 31, 1973, and what were his movements that day?
Henry Louis Baltimore Jr., a 21-year-old Michigan State University honor student and drum major, disappeared on May 31, 1973, just days before he was scheduled to testify as a witness and victim in an armed robbery case. His car was found on campus with all his belongings intact, suggesting an abrupt departure under unclear circumstances. Despite nearly five decades, the case remains unsolved and investigators continue seeking information about what happened to him.
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suspect
Lead #4Who was the suspect in the March 1973 armed robbery, and could they have had motive to silence the witness?
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NamUs case MP9141. Missing person: Henry Louis Baltimore Jr..
Last known contact: 1973-05-31 in East Lansing, Ingham, MI. Circumstances: Henry was scheduled to testify as the victim and witness of an armed robbery that took place in March 1973, but he vanished a few days before the hearing.
At the time of his disappearance, Henry was a social science and music honor student and the drum major for the Michigan State University Marching Band. His 1968 Buick was located on campus and all his belongings were in place.
Demographics: 21 years, Male, Black / African American. Physical description: 6 ft 1 in, 170 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Black turtleneck sweater, light grey slacks; Footwear: Black and grey shoes. Investigating agency: East Lansing Police Department | 1241-C-73.
Timeline of Events
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1973-03-01
Armed robbery incident
Armed robbery occurred in which Henry was victim and witness
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1973-05-31
Henry Louis Baltimore Jr. disappears
Henry vanished just days before scheduled testimony in armed robbery case; last known contact on this date in East Lansing; his 1968 Buick found on campus with all belongings intact
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Case Information
Incident:March 1, 1973
Last Updated:November 4, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 1, 1973
Last Updated:November 4, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5173514220
You can remain anonymous