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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP12216)
In the spring of 1982, a sense of unease settled over the Bluff Crest nursing home in Kings Park, New York, when 60-year-old Charles Ozinski vanished on April 22nd. A resident of the facility, Charles was a white male with black, balding hair, brown eyes, and was noted to have very poor teeth. At the time of his disappearance, he stood approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighed around 120 pounds. The circumstances surrounding how he left the nursing home remain unclear, leaving his loved ones and authorities with pressing questions and a profound sense of loss.

The day he was last seen, Charles was wearing a brown leather jacket, beige pants, and brown shoes, along with a blue baseball hat. He disappeared from the Bluff Crest nursing home, and what followed was an enduring mystery that has stretched across decades. Despite the passage of time, the Suffolk County Police Department has kept his case open, a testament to their commitment to finding answers for his family. The initial investigation into his disappearance yielded few clues, and the trail quickly grew cold, leaving a void in the lives of those who knew him.

The case of Charles Ozinski is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, their stories often fading from public view as time moves on. Despite the diligent efforts of law enforcement, many such cases remain unresolved, leaving families in a perpetual state of uncertainty. The search for answers continues for Charles and countless others, a quiet but persistent effort to bring closure to those left behind and to ensure that the missing are never forgotten.

Last Seen: Apr 22, 1982

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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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7057
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP7057 • Found Sep 21, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%125 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP8024
John Doe — New York, New York
UP8024 • Found Dec 6, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%41 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%122 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7748
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP7748 • Found Sep 10, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 87%140 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — New Milford, New Jersey
UP1596 • Found Sep 17, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%40 mi away
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5727
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5727 • Found Oct 23, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%41 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 95%135 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7500
John Doe — New York, New York
UP7500 • Found Sep 25, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 47%160 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP9676
John Doe — New York, New York
UP9676 • Found Mar 31, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%41 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 70%150 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5218
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5218 • Found Mar 6, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%41 mi away, same state
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 73%148 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5617
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5617 • Found Mar 2, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 65%152 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7062
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP7062 • Found Dec 11, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 35%165 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
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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