The person at the center of this case
Nehemiah Umojaraw Magney
Missing Person · Open
10 years waiting · since 2016
Missing Person: Nehemiah Umojaraw Magney
Justice for Nehemiah Umojaraw Magney — the trail went cold in 2016, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why did Nehemiah search for hangman's knot instructions and purchase rope before disappearing?
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location
Lead #2What specific remote wooded areas around Gainesville were identified in his internet searches?
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clue
Lead #3Were the mid-scale searches comprehensive enough to cover all areas of concern indicated by his online activity?
Nehemiah Umojaraw Magney, a 23-year-old male, disappeared on July 20, 2016, after leaving his motel room in Gainesville, Florida. Prior to his disappearance, concerning internet searches for hangman's knot instructions and remote wooded areas, combined with a rope purchase, raised serious welfare concerns. Despite mid-scale searches of identified areas, he has not been located and all contact with family and friends has ceased.
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witness
Lead #4Did anyone at the motel or nearby locations see Nehemiah leave or notice his condition that day?
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NamUs case MP35996. Missing person: Nehemiah Umojaraw Magney.
Last known contact: 2016-07-20 in Gainesville, Alachua, FL. Circumstances: Nehemiah was last seen leaving his Motel room alone.
Has not been seen or heard from since and all forms of communication with family and friends have ceased. Internet activity prior to his disappearance indicated searching "How to tie a Hangman's knot" and remote wooded areas around Gainesville.
Additionally, financial records indicated, prior to his disappearance, he purchased a length of rope. Mid-scale searches of identified areas produced negative results.
Demographics: 23 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 2 in, 150 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Gainesville Police Department | 02-16-014418 | 2016-08-07.
Timeline of Events
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2016-07-20
Last Known Contact
Nehemiah last seen leaving his motel room alone in Gainesville
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2016-07-20
Disappearance
All communication with family and friends ceased after July 20, 2016
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2016-08-07
Case Reported
Gainesville Police Department initiated investigation (Case #02-16-014418)
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Case Information
Incident:July 20, 2016
Last Updated:August 19, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 20, 2016
Last Updated:August 19, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3523937710
You can remain anonymous