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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP29194)
Jonathan Oranday, a 31-year-old man, was last seen on the night of March 21, 2015, in Dallas County, Texas. At around 11:00 PM, he was working on a vehicle at his girlfriend’s residence in the 2900 block of Cotton Wood Lane in Balch Springs, a city within Dallas County. When his girlfriend went to bed, Oranday was still outside. However, by the time she woke up, he had vanished without a trace. Since that night, there has been no contact from Jonathan, and he has not been seen by family or friends.

The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and there has been little information made available publicly to explain what may have happened. His case continues to be investigated, with family and authorities still seeking answers that might bring closure.

Last Seen: Mar 21, 2015

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Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

85%Strong
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP76467 • Found Aug 26, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 36–48 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 100%159 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Mesquite, Texas - unidentified case UP155844
John Doe — Mesquite, Texas
UP155844 • Found Feb 4, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 31 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 77%121 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
UP67514 • Found Feb 8, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 31 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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