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Rogelio Rodriguez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Miami, Florida on Jan 1, 1981

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Victim Details

Apr 21, 2015

Jun 14, 2023

Rogelio

Rodriguez

76

31

66 inches

68 inches

150 lbs

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 1, 1981

Miami

Florida

Miami-Dade County

16552

Miami-Dade Police Department

Doral

Florida

Miami-Dade County

33178

Suzanne Gowdie

Police Detective

1701 NW 87th Avenue #100, Florida

3057153300

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.miamidade.gov/police/

PD150408128639

Apr 8, 2015

Miami-Dade Police Department

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Oct 14, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP28384) and 2 other sources
Rogelio Rodriguez, age 31, was last seen on January 1, 1981, in Miami, Florida, shortly after arriving from Cuba during the Mariel Boatlift. His case remains unsolved, and there is very little information available about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. Rodriguez was listed as missing by NamUs, but few additional details have surfaced over the years. His physical description at the time of his disappearance included a height of 5'6" and a weight of 150 pounds, but no details regarding his hair color are known.

The case has received limited attention, and the lack of new leads has left his disappearance a mystery for over four decades. Authorities continue to encourage anyone with information about Rogelio Rodriguez's case to come forward in hopes of providing some answers for his family.
Last Seen: Jan 1, 1981

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP28384
  • Disappearance of Rogelio Ramon Rodriguez - Count Every Mystery

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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 — Miami, Florida
    UP140884 • Found Nov 11, 1981
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 31
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 95%130 lb vs 150–175 lb
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Hollywood, Florida
    UP1269 • Found Sep 4, 1982
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%190 lb vs 150–175 lb
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Broward, Florida - unidentified case UP2772
    John Doe — Broward, Florida
    UP2772 • Found Sep 5, 1981
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 31
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 150–175 lb
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP14225
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP14225 • Found Nov 16, 1984
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 99%Est. 35–45 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 150–175 lb
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP13806
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP13806 • Found Apr 10, 1981
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 20–30 vs 31
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%146 lb vs 150–175 lb
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Ft Lauderdale, Florida - unidentified case UP1240
    John Doe — Ft Lauderdale, Florida
    UP1240 • Found Mar 12, 1985
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%181 lb vs 150–175 lb
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP1261
    John Doe — Florida
    UP1261 • Found Sep 25, 1983
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%142 lb vs 150–175 lb
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP16420 • Found Nov 20, 1984
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 20–30 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 150–175 lb
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Broward, Florida - unidentified case UP1224
    John Doe — Broward, Florida
    UP1224 • Found Oct 12, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%143 lb vs 150–175 lb
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP1241 • Found Mar 9, 1985
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"

    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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