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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP29071) and 5 other sources
Michael Henry Wasik, a 41-year-old man, was last seen on February 9, 2002, at a homeless shelter located on Union Street in Jacksonville, Florida. Originally from New York, he had moved south, traveling through Virginia before arriving in Jacksonville. His family had last been in contact with him in September 2001. Following a series of personal struggles, including the breakdown of his marriage, the loss of his job, and custody of his children, Wasik began drinking heavily, and it is believed he became homeless around the time of his disappearance.

At the time of his disappearance, Wasik was described as standing 5'7" tall and weighing approximately 240 pounds. He was known to wear baggy pants and flannel shirts in cooler weather and had distinctive tattoos, including a dragon on his right forearm and a skull on his left forearm. Despite an investigation by local authorities, Wasik has not been heard from since leaving the shelter that day. His family, including his four siblings, continues to seek answers, but his case remains unsolved, with no significant leads regarding his whereabouts.

Investigators have maintained an open file on the case, but despite Wasik’s close relationship with his family, they have not received any updates or communication from him since his disappearance. His case remains classified as endangered missing due to the circumstances surrounding his vanishing.

Last Seen: Feb 9, 2002

Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Ormond Beach, Florida - unidentified case UP1021
John Doe — Ormond Beach, Florida
UP1021 • Found Jan 27, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–45 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%81 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 43%155 lb vs 240–250 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP5800
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP5800 • Found Dec 5, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 41
Race 100%White
Location 17%841 mi away
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 59%169 lb vs 240–250 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
Physical features: Tattoo: dragon, arm
77%Possible
John Doe — Jacksonville, Florida - unidentified case UP13256
John Doe — Jacksonville, Florida
UP13256 • Found Aug 21, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 48–70 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'8"
76%Possible
John Doe — Winter Garden, Florida - unidentified case UP1027
John Doe — Winter Garden, Florida
UP1027 • Found Dec 8, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 36–45 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 70%123 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
75%Possible
John Doe — Orlando, Florida - unidentified case UP524
John Doe — Orlando, Florida
UP524 • Found Mar 4, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 41
Race 100%White
Location 70%123 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 78%188 lb vs 240–250 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue

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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