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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP28176) and 4 other sources
On a summer day in July of 1972, a 35-year-old man named John Kimball Corbett vanished from Rochester, New York. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing between 5'9' and 5'10' and weighing between 130 and 150 pounds. He had a small build and wore glasses. Distinctive features included two tattoos: a rose on his upper left arm and a heart with the word 'Love' on his outer left forearm. When he was last seen, he was wearing jeans and a top. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are vague, with reports simply stating he has been missing for years and has been unable to be located.

The investigation into John Corbett's disappearance has been handled by the Rochester Police Department. Despite the passage of decades, his case remains open. Information available through the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System indicates that DNA samples have been collected from his daughter and sister and have been entered into national databases for comparison against unidentified remains. This offers a glimmer of hope that one day, answers may be found. The case file also notes that he had no mode of transportation at the time he went missing.

The disappearance of John Kimball Corbett is a long-standing mystery that has left a family searching for answers for over fifty years. With limited information about his last known whereabouts or the circumstances leading to his disappearance, the case has grown cold. The few details available paint a picture of a man with a distinct appearance, yet these clues have not been enough to resolve the case. The efforts to use DNA technology provide a modern avenue for investigation, highlighting the ongoing commitment to finding him. His case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear each year, leaving behind questions and a void in the lives of their loved ones.

Last Seen: Jul 1, 1972

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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Youngstown, New York
UP13041 • Found Apr 10, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 34–35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%73 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 100%163 lb vs 130–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Physical features: Tattoo: heart
82%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP2785
John Doe — New York, New York
UP2785 • Found Jul 6, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 34–35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 50%250 mi away, same state
TimingFound 32 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 79%179 lb vs 130–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Physical features: Tattoo: rose, heart, arm
82%Moderate
John Doe — Lysander, New York - unidentified case UP6056
John Doe — Lysander, New York
UP6056 • Found Jun 12, 1976
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 34–35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 100%129 lb vs 130–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP9267
John Doe — New York, New York
UP9267 • Found Jul 12, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 34–35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 50%251 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 130–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Physical features: Tattoo: heart, arm
79%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP9222
John Doe — New York, New York
UP9222 • Found Jun 18, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 34–35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 50%251 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 130–150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Physical features: Tattoo: rose, heart, arm
79%Possible
John Doe — New York - unidentified case UP6057
John Doe — New York
UP6057 • Found Sep 5, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 34–35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%73 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 130–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Marlboro, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15801
John Doe — Marlboro, Massachusetts
UP15801 • Found Sep 14, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–57 vs 34–35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 44%312 mi away
TimingFound 34 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 100%149 lb vs 130–150 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Physical features: Tattoo: rose, arm
77%Possible
John Doe — Rochester, New York
UP13723 • Found Apr 14, 1975
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 20–55 vs 34–35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7918
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP7918 • Found Jun 18, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 34–35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 49%255 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 130–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Physical features: Tattoo: heart, arm
77%Possible
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP8499
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP8499 • Found Jul 23, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 34–35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 50%250 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 100%125 lb vs 130–150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Physical features: Tattoo: heart, arm

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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