The person at the center of this case
John Lima
Missing Person · Open
20 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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vehicle
Lead #1What was the condition of John's vehicle when it returned? Were there any signs of distress or damage?
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witness
Lead #2Who was the relative that saw the vehicle return at 2:00 AM? Did they see John or notice anything unusual?
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contact
Lead #3What was the nature of John's visit to his friend in Chelsea? Did anything unusual occur during that visit?
John Lima, a 26-year-old white male, was last seen on October 28, 2005, in Middleton, Massachusetts, after visiting a friend in Chelsea. His vehicle was observed returning to his residence near South Main Street and River around 2:00 AM, but he has not been heard from since. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unknown, and investigators continue seeking information about what happened that night.
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timeline
Lead #4What happened between the time John was in Chelsea and when his vehicle returned to Middleton?
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Source Narrative
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 observed returning to his residence near South Main Street and River in Middleton, MA
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Case Information
Incident:October 28, 2005 at 2:00 AM
Last Updated:September 15, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 28, 2005 at 2:00 AM
Last Updated:September 15, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9787744424
You can remain anonymous