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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP117425) and 2 other sources
In the winter of 2021, a 61-year-old man named James Joseph Mustari vanished from Dallas, Texas. He was last seen on January 6th of that year, a Wednesday, in the 75247 zip code area of the city. At the time of his disappearance, James was described as a white male, standing between five feet three and five feet four inches tall, and weighing approximately 110 to 120 pounds. He had blond or strawberry blond hair and hazel eyes. The circumstances surrounding his last known whereabouts remain unclear, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions and a prolonged sense of uncertainty.

The official report of his disappearance was not filed with the Dallas Police Department until much later, on January 17, 2024. The reasons for this significant delay are not publicly known. Once the report was filed, an investigation was initiated under case number 008910-2024. Details regarding what he was wearing at the time he went missing, or if he had any personal belongings with him, have not been made available to the public. The lack of information about his movements on the day he was last seen has presented considerable challenges to those searching for him.

The investigation into James Mustari's disappearance is being handled by the Dallas Police Department. Law enforcement has been tasked with piecing together the events leading up to his disappearance. The case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind families and communities grappling with the unknown. The search for answers continues for James Joseph Mustari, a man who seemingly vanished without a trace from the bustling city of Dallas.

Last Seen: Jan 6, 2021

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Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP80986
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP80986 • Found May 24, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 57–70 vs 61
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'3"–5'4"
Weight 83%141 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
79%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP95339 • Found Jun 24, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 61 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'4"
Weight 75%146 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
78%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP95364 • Found Jun 30, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 61 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'3"–5'4"
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
78%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP142645
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP142645 • Found Jan 6, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 61 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'4"
Weight 100%113 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
77%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP142230
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP142230 • Found Sep 26, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 61 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'3"–5'4"
Weight 100%119 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
76%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP127084
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP127084 • Found Sep 14, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 61 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"–5'4"
Weight 100%121 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
76%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP159501
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP159501 • Found Apr 20, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 53–63 vs 61 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'3"–5'4"
Weight 0%229 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
75%Possible
John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
UP138398 • Found Nov 23, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 61 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 52%5'8"–5'9" vs 5'3"–5'4"

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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