Long-Term Missing Persons

Missing from 29 August 2018

Originally of Kurdish descent from the Middle East. Eso Araz Esmail is described as 19 years old (at time of going missing), being approximately 5’10” tall, slim build, with short black hair, well kept. It is unknown what clothing Eso Araz Esmail was wearing at the time. 

Last seen: The Iveagh Drive area of West Belfast on Wednesday 29 August 2018. 

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Reference number: 559 of 3 September 2018. 

Missing from 28 June 2018

Originally from China, Ms Chen has lived in Northern for over 20 years. Ms Chen is described as 48 years old (at time of going missing), being approximately 5’4” tall, medium build, with dark, shoulder length hair normally worn in a ponytail. She normally wears a black puffa style jacket and dark blue jeans.

Last seen: The Lisburn Road area of South Belfast, on the morning of Thursday 28 June 2018.

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Reference number: 491 of 29 June 2018. 

Missing from 2 June 2018

Hamsa Sharif Dahir is described as 16 years old (at time of going missing), approximately 5’5” tall, slim build, with short black hair. Hamsa Sharif Dahir was wearing a blue denim shirt with long sleeves, grey jeans and green trainers. Hamsa Sharif Dahir was in Northern Ireland for approximately two days before going missing. 

Last seen: The Glen Road area of West Belfast on Saturday 2 June 2018 at approximately 08:30. 

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Reference number: 495 of 2 June 2018. 

Missing from 1 May 2018

Peter Bartlett is described as 78 years old (at time of going missing), 5’8” tall, of stocky build, grey hair, and blue coloured eyes. 

Last seen: Boarding a ferry in Dublin which was bound for France. 

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Reference number: 948 of 25 July 2018. 

Missing from 30 November 2014

Trang Houng Tran is described as 24 years old (at the time of going missing), approximately 5 feet tall, slim build, brown hair and brown eyes. She has a smiley face tattoo on her left hand the size of a 50 pence piece. She was last seen wearing a black waist length quilted style coat and long black leggings.

Last seen: In Ulsterville Avenue, South Belfast, on 30 November 2014, at approximately 21:10. 

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Reference number: 429 of 1 December 2014. 

Missing from 7 November 2013

Peter Quigley is described as 35 years old (at the time of going missing), 5’8” tall, medium build, dirty fair hair, blue coloured eyes, and speaks with a strong London accent. 

Last seen: Moira Train Station on 26 September 2013, at approximately 11:00. 

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Reference number: 797 of 7 November 2013. 

Missing from 25 July 2012

Dean Patton is described as 24 years old (at the time of going missing), approximately 6’1” tall, slim to medium build, short black hair and brown eyes. It should be noted that Dean had not had access to regular medication, and therefore may not be aware of his own identity. 

Last seen: In the Dunluce area of Portrush close to his home on Eglinton Lane. There are several confirmed sightings of him in this area throughout Wednesday 25 July 2012. 

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Reference number: 770 of 25 July 2012. 

Missing from 13 May 2012

Charlotte Murray is described as 34 years old (at the time of going missing), approximately 5’4” tall, of slim build with blue eyes. Charlotte Murray was originally from the Omagh area, but her last known address was in the The Moy, Co. Tyrone. 

Last seen: Charlotte Murray was last seen alive at Halloween in 2012. 

Additional information: Johnny Miller was convicted for the murder of Charlotte Murray in October 2019, but Charlotte Murray’s body has not yet been located. 

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Reference number: 962 of 13 May 2013

Missing from: 14 January 2012

Alias: Nadra Sharis Ali

Nadra Sharif Ali is described as 16 years old (at the time of going missing), 5’6” tall and of slim build. Nadra Sharif Ali arrived in Belfast on 27 December 2011, and is thought to be from Afoye in Somalia. Nadra Sharif Ali was last known to be wearing an orange and black coloured burka robe with a black coat and fur hood over it. 

Last seen: In the Wellington Park area, Belfast.

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Reference number: 897 of 14 January 2012. 

Missing from 1 January 2012

Samuel Campbell is described as 49 years old (at the time of going missing), approximately 6’ tall, slim build, with short dark hair. Samuel Campbell left his home to out on his bicycle on New Year’s Day. He was wearing a red top with the letters T.C.G. on it and long black leggings. 
CCTV image of Samuel Campbell leaving his home on 1 January 2012. 

Last seen: Tully Road in Kells, near Ballymena, approximately 14:15, on 1 January 2012. His bicycle was discovered in a coastal area close to Glenarm on 3 January 2012. 

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Reference number: 1381 of 1 January 2012. 

Missing from 7 March 2009

Mark Gourley is described as 36 years old (at the time of going missing), 5’9” tall, medium build with fair cropped hair. His right eyebrow is pierced, and he has tattoos on his left shoulder, left forearm, and a tattoo on his right arm bearing his Christian name. Mark Gourley was last known to be wearing a black waterproof jacket with a grey design on the shoulders, black Umbro tracksuit bottoms, black leather trainers and a blue Rangers Football Club woollen hat. 

Last seen: In the Castlemara area of Carrickfergus on 7 March 2009 at approximately 09:30. 

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Reference number: 1131 of 7 March 2009. 

Missing from 13 February 2007

Gerard Conway is described as 32 years old (at the time of going missing), 6 feet tall, medium build, short dark brown hair, blue eyes, and has a scar running through his right eyebrow and another above his right eye. 

Last seen: On CCTV at a bank in Cookstown on 25 January 2007 and there were sightings by people who knew him in February 2007 as well. 

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Reference number: 758 of 13 February 2007. 

Missing from 1 December 2006

Aliases: Azzedine Morandi, Azzedine Saber and Azzedine Sabar Moradi

Azzedine Ben Moradi is described as being 16 years old (at the time of going missing), 5’8” tall, medium build, swarthy complexion, short black hair and brown eyes. His place of birth is thought to be Morocco and he is of French/Moroccan nationality. Azzedine Ben Moradi arrived in Belfast, via Dublin, in November 2006. 

Last seen: In the vicinity of Cliftonpark Avenue, Belfast on 1 December 2006. 

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Reference number: 922 of 2 December 2006. 

Last seen 1 January 2006

Martin Kelly is described as being 21 years old (at the time of going missing), 6’1” tall, slim build, and short dark hair. Martin Kelly was last known to be wearing blue jeans and black Guinness t-shirt. 
Last seen: By friends at a bar in Garmoyle Street, in the Sailortown area of Belfast, followed by being captured on CCTV walking along the riverfront at the now Capita building. 

Additional information: Further information and pictures are available from www.ourmartykelly.com
 

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Reference number: 710 of 3 January 2006

Missing from 28 February 2005

Lisa Dorrian is described as being 25 years old (at the time of going missing), 5 feet tall, slim build, blonde hair and blue eyes. Last known to be wearing a white t-shirt top with lettering on the front, cream tracksuit bottoms and white furry ‘moon’ boots.

Last seen: At a party in a caravan site in Ballyhalbert on 28 February 2005. 

Additional information: Police believe that Lisa Dorrian was murdered, but her body has not been located yet. 

In 2022 Detective Superintendent Eamonn Corrigan said: “Despite extensive search operations and thousands of lines of enquiries being completed, Lisa’s body has not been found, and those responsible for her murder have not been brought to justice. It’s almost 18 years on, and the pain still felt by Lisa’s family is understandably as raw as ever. Lisa’s family and friends won’t give up their search for answers and, likewise, our determination remains steadfast. Those responsible, and those withholding information, must surely have a heavy conscience? They are denying this family the most basic of rights, and that’s the right to lay their loved one to rest.”

Lisa’s sister Joanne said: “As a family, we cannot express how much we want Lisa back. There are not enough words to show how we all feel. People cannot understand what this feels like: the not knowing, the absence of Lisa’s body, the lack of closure.”

As of 2022 the independent Charity Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information leading to either the arrest and conviction of those responsible or the recovery of her body. Anyone who provides information to Crimestoppers can remain anonymous and the charity will not ask for or store any personal details, including internet addresses.

Further information can be found at: www.lisadorrian.co.uk

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Missing from 1 September 1998

Sean Ryan is described as being 17 years old (at the time of going missing), 5’7”, large build, brown hair and brown eyes. Last known to be wearing blue jeans, beige jacket and black Caterpillar boots. 
Last seen: Sean Ryan was last seen by his family in Ardmore Avenue, Downpatrick, at approximately 09:00 on 1 September 1998. There were a further two confirmed sightings of Sean Ryan in the Doolin area, Co. Clare, Ireland, on Saturday 5 September 1998. However there have been no confirmed sightings reported since. 

Additional information: A photograph taken of Sean Ryan around the time of his disappearance and an age progression photograph of how he may look today has been produced by the charity Missing People. This can be forwarded on their behalf upon request. 

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If someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Reference number: RM11020332 

Missing from 14 August 1994

Arlene Arkinson is described as being 15 years old (at the time of going missing), 5’4” tall, medium build, fresh complexion, dirty fair shoulder length hair, and blue eyes. 
Last seen: Arlene Arkinson had attended a disco in Bundoran, Co. Donegal, Ireland, and was then last seen in Castlederg, Co. Tyrone, in the early hours of Sunday 14 August 1994. 

Additional information: An inquest in 2021 led the Coroner to rule that Robert Howard had been responsible for the death of Arlene Arkinson on 14 August 1994. Arlene Arkinson’s body has not yet been located

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If someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Reference number: RM05003183

Missing from 2 January 1994

John O’Hara is described as being 31 years old (at the time of going missing), 6 feet tall, stocky build, pale complexion, dark greying hair and blue eyes. John O’Hara was last known to be wearing a navy ‘Parka’ type jacket with a hood, blue flannel trousers, and dark shoes. 

Last seen: Leaving his home address in the Limavady area. 
 

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If someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Reference number: RM16029062

Missing from 16 March 1991

Swee Chaun Chang  is described as being 23 years old (at the time of going missing).  Swee Chaun Chang is a Malaysian student who was studying at the University of Ulster at Coleraine. He went missing shortly after attending a disco at the Londonderry Hotel, Portrush on the evening of 15 March 1991. 

Last seen: Main Street, Portrush, 16 March 1991. 

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If someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Reference number: RM12034525

Missing from 1 January 1990

Alexander Carson is described as being 40 years old (at the time of going missing), 5’10” tall, stocky build, swarthy complexion, greying hair, and has a speech impediment. He was last known to be wearing a blue anorak, grey trousers, and black and white trainers. Alexander Carson left home to go a friend’s house, but never arrived there. 

Last seen: Ferris Avenue, Larne. 

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Reference number: RM12034522

Missing from 2 January 1983

Timothy Hall is described as being 25 years old (at the time of going missing), 5’10” tall, slim build, pale complexion, dirty fair hair and blue eyes. Timothy Hall was studying for a science degree in the University of Ulster at Coleraine. 

Last seen: The Portstewart area. 

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Reference number: RM12034520