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Arnaldo Salvati Missing Person Case

Last seen in Denton, Texas on Aug 21, 1981

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Victim Details

Jul 25, 2013

Jan 12, 2024

Arnaldo

Salvati

80

35

65 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 21, 1981

Denton

Texas

Denton County

13936

Denton Police Department

Denton

Texas

Denton County

76249

Bobby Smith

Police Lieutenant

601 East Hickory Street Suite E, Texas

9403498181

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.cityofdenton.com/en-us/government/departments/police

13005079

May 16, 2013

Denton Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP21172) and 1 other source
Arnaldo Salvati, a 35-year-old man, was last seen on August 21, 1981, in Denton, Texas. His case has remained unsolved for over four decades, with investigators suspecting foul play might have been involved. Despite the passage of time, the details surrounding Salvati's disappearance are scarce, and no significant breakthroughs have been reported. Salvati was described as being 5'5" tall, weighing around 150 pounds, with brown hair at the time he went missing.

His case is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), and authorities continue to encourage the public to provide any information that might help resolve his disappearance. Over the years, his case has gained some attention within true crime circles, but it remains a cold case without closure. The ongoing efforts to solve this case underscore the challenges law enforcement faces in long-term missing person investigations.
Last Seen: Aug 21, 1981

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP21172

    • 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 — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP4235
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP4235 • Found Oct 11, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%36 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 87%175 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Hutchins, Texas
    UP4055 • Found Dec 28, 1988
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%46 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP4058
    John Doe — Texas
    UP4058 • Found Dec 5, 1988
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–40 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%142 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP4466 • Found May 10, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
    Weight 80%120 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas - unidentified case UP4238
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
    UP4238 • Found Aug 23, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–36 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP61482
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP61482 • Found Aug 1, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–59 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%36 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 38 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%152 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
    UP4052 • Found Feb 9, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 93%130 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
    UP3517 • Found Mar 26, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas - unidentified case UP3744
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
    UP3744 • Found Feb 26, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 89%173 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Keller, Texas - unidentified case UP4229
    John Doe — Keller, Texas
    UP4229 • Found Dec 6, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%20 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 73%185 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 40%Gray 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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