Kingsley Joseph left his home on Marden Street, Dorchester, for New York City and was staying at the New Yorker Hotel in Midtown Manhattan, but ceased contact with his family on January 27, 2025. He was last seen wearing a black jacket and black pants and was carrying a black backpack. While in New York City, Kingsley may be frequenting the Regal Movie Theater, the library, and the Don Buriya Japanese restaurant in the Midtown section of Manhattan.