The person at the center of this case
John Lima
Missing Person · Open
21 years waiting · since 2005
Missing Person: John Lima
Justice for John Lima — the trail went cold in 2005, but the truth hasn't.
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witness
Lead #1Who saw John's vehicle return at 2:00 AM and can provide details about the condition of the vehicle or any other observations?
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location
Lead #2What was the reason for John's visit to Chelsea, and did anything unusual occur during his time there?
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timeline
Lead #3What happened between the time John left Chelsea and when his vehicle was spotted at his Middleton residence?
John Lima, a 26-year-old man, went missing on October 28, 2005, after visiting a friend in Chelsea, Massachusetts. His vehicle was spotted returning to his residence near S. Main Street and River in Middleton around 2:00 AM that morning, but he has not been seen since. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unknown, and investigators continue to seek information about what happened to him.
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clue
Lead #4Has anyone reported seeing John on foot or in another vehicle after the 2:00 AM vehicle sighting?
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NamUs case MP325. Missing person: John Lima.
Last known contact: 2005-10-28 in Middleton, Essex, MA. Circumstances: Unknown.
John was visiting a friend in Chelsey, MA. A relative saw his vehicle return at approximately 2:00am to his residence in the vicinity of S.
Main St. and River in Middleton, MA.
Demographics: 26 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 170 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Red T-shirt, blue jeans.. Investigating agency: Middleton Police Department | 05-4890.
Timeline of Events
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2005-10-28
02:00Vehicle Return
John's vehicle was observed returning to his residence near S. Main Street and River in Middleton at approximately 2:00 AM
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Case Information
Incident:October 28, 2005 at 2:00 AM
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 28, 2005 at 2:00 AM
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9787744424
You can remain anonymous