The person at the center of this case
Laird t Stines (alias: Squeeky)
Missing Person · Open
2 years waiting · since 2024
Missing Person: Laird t Stines
Justice for Laird t Stines (alias: Squeeky) — the trail went cold in 2024, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1Family members reported Laird frequently visited New York City but never provided exact locations—where in NYC was he staying or spending time?
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person
Lead #2Laird is known by the alias 'Squeeky'—who knew him by this name and might have information about his recent activities?
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clue
Lead #3What triggered the verbal dispute that caused Laird to leave the residence, and did anyone see him depart or know his intended destination?
Laird Stines, a 56-year-old man, was last known to be in Newark, New Jersey on April 11, 2024, after leaving a family member's residence following a verbal dispute. Mr. Stines frequently traveled to New York City and would often go months without contacting family or disclosing his whereabouts, making it difficult to establish a clear timeline of his movements. His family and investigators are seeking information about his current location and any sightings since his last known contact.
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timeline
Lead #4Laird had a pattern of disappearing for months without contact—is this disappearance consistent with his usual behavior, or does something feel different this time?
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NamUs case MP160270. Missing person: Laird t Stines.
Last known contact: 2024-04-11 in Newark, Essex, NJ. Circumstances: The missing person, Laird Stines, would occasionally stay at a family member's residence located in Newark, NJ 07112-2007.
I spoke with the family member who explained Mr. Laird Stines had not resided with her for several months due to a verbal dispute.
Following the dispute, Mr. Stines left the residence and did not disclose where he would be staying.
The complainant another family member stated that Laird would frequently go months without speaking to family members and would often not disclose his whereabouts. The family member explained that Laird would visit New York City frequently but, again, would not provide an exact location where he was staying.
Mr. Laird is also known by the alias "Squeeky" and was last seen wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, white sneakers, and blue denim overalls.
Demographics: 56 years, Male, Black / African American. Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 150 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: blue hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and blue denim overalls.; Footwear: white sneakers. Investigating agency: City of Rahway Police Department | 25-13286 | 2025-03-10.
Timeline of Events
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2024-04-11
Last Known Contact
Laird Stines was last known to be in Newark, NJ 07112-2007 after leaving a family member's residence following a verbal dispute. He did not disclose where he would be staying.
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Case Information
Incident:April 11, 2024
Last Updated:July 11, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 11, 2024
Last Updated:July 11, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7328272200
You can remain anonymous