Above: Copes, circa 2004
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: June 18, 2004 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Classification: Endangered Missing Date Of Birth: April 27, 1935 Age: 69 years old Distinguishing Characteristics: African-American male. Black hair, brown eyes.
Details of Disappearance
Copes was last seen on June 18, 2004. He left his Philadelphia, Pennsylvania home that day driving his white 1994 Lincoln sedan. He was supposed to go visit his mother, but never arrived. It has been established that Copes was in a vehicular accident in Dumfries, Virginia, but this is the last known indication of his whereabouts. Few details are available in his case.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004.
Last updated February 29, 2008; casefile added.
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Philadelphia Police Department
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