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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17230) and 2 other sources
On December 17, 1992, 38-year-old Robert Nosek was in Rochester, New York, with plans to travel to South Carolina. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male with brown hair and blue eyes, standing at approximately 5'10' and weighing between 165 and 185 pounds. That day marked the last time he was ever seen or heard from. His intended journey to South Carolina was a trip he unfortunately never completed, leaving behind a void of information and the start of a long, unanswered mystery. The circumstances surrounding what happened to him after he was last seen in Rochester remain unknown.

The official investigation into Robert Nosek's disappearance was opened, handled by the Rochester Police Department. However, the case has been met with significant challenges from the outset, primarily a lack of substantial leads or evidence to suggest what might have happened to him. Over the years, decades have passed without any significant breakthroughs or new information coming to light that could guide investigators to his whereabouts or provide any clarity on the events of that December day. The trail appears to have gone cold almost as soon as it began, leaving both law enforcement and his loved ones with more questions than answers.

The case of Robert Nosek is one that has endured for decades, a persistent and somber reminder of a life interrupted without explanation. Despite the passage of time, his case remains open, a cold case that authorities still hope to solve. Investigators continue to seek assistance from the public, holding onto the possibility that someone, somewhere, may hold a piece of information that could finally shed light on this long-standing mystery. The narrative of Robert Nosek's disappearance is one of abrupt and unexplained absence, a journey that began with a destination in mind but ended in an unknown fate that continues to be investigated.

Last Seen: Dec 17, 1992

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Youngstown, New York
UP13041 • Found Apr 10, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 38
Race 100%White
Location 83%73 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%163 lb vs 165–185 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Barre, New York
UP12909 • Found May 4, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
77%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7817
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP7817 • Found Jul 28, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 50%255 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 165–185 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7756
John Doe — New York, New York
UP7756 • Found Jan 17, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 93%Est. 40–55 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 50%251 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%197 lb vs 165–185 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — Rochester, New York
UP161609 • Found Jul 8, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 34 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'9" vs 5'10"
76%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP7296
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP7296 • Found Sep 30, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 50%255 mi away
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%169 lb vs 165–185 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6932
John Doe — New York, New York
UP6932 • Found Oct 17, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 50%251 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 165–185 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Philadephia, Pennsylvania
UP7463 • Found Oct 14, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 50%253 mi away
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%181 lb vs 165–185 lb
Hair 100%Brown 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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