The person at the center of this case
Phillip Jason Modlin
Missing Person · Open
22 years waiting · since 2004
Missing Person: Phillip Jason Modlin
Justice for Phillip Jason Modlin — the trail went cold in 2004, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1What were Phillip's plans or activities scheduled for February 17, 2004?
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone see or speak with Phillip after 8:30 a.m. that morning?
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Lead #3Were there any signs of struggle, forced entry, or disturbance at his residence?
Phillip Jason Modlin, a 26-year-old Black male, disappeared from his residence in Dayton, Ohio on February 17, 2004, last seen at approximately 8:30 a.m. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and no confirmed sightings or leads have resolved the case in over two decades. Anyone with information about Phillip's whereabouts or what happened that morning is urged to contact the Dayton Police Department.
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Lead #4Had Phillip been in contact with anyone unusual or expressed concerns in the days before his disappearance?
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NamUs case MP4297. Missing person: Phillip Jason Modlin.
Last known contact: 2004-02-17 in Dayton, Montgomery, OH. Circumstances: Phillip was last seen at approximately 8:30 a.m.
at his residence in Dayton, OH. Demographics: 26 years, Male, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 230 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Black and white ball cap; Clothing: White t-shirt, yellow jersey, jeans; Footwear: "Timberland" boots or athletic shoes; Jewelry: Diamond stud earrings set in gold.
Investigating agency: Dayton Police Department | 0402240546 | 2010-08-23.
Timeline of Events
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2004-02-17
08:30Last Seen at Residence
Phillip Jason Modlin was last seen at approximately 8:30 a.m. at his residence in Dayton, Ohio.
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Case Information
Incident:February 17, 2004 at 8:30 AM
Last Updated:July 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 17, 2004 at 8:30 AM
Last Updated:July 21, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9373332677
You can remain anonymous