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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8701) and 5 other sources
Douglas Rubin, 21, was last seen on February 23, 1979, in Nassau County, New York. He was a student at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Albany. According to reports, Rubin left late one night, upset, and never returned. His vehicle was later found abandoned on the Throgs Neck Bridge, with his wallet and eyeglasses left inside. Despite extensive searches, including divers combing the waters beneath the bridge, no trace of him has been found.

Rubin may have been struggling with depression at the time of his disappearance, which has led investigators to consider the possibility that he may have taken his own life. However, no definitive evidence has emerged, and his case remains unsolved.

His family, alongside authorities, continue to search for answers. His case has been classified as endangered missing, with both Nassau County Police and the NamUs system managing the investigation.

Last Seen: Feb 23, 1979

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6309
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6309 • Found Aug 12, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 91%132 lb vs 155–165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
83%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7921
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP7921 • Found Jun 30, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 155–165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
83%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP8460
John Doe — New York, New York
UP8460 • Found Aug 20, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 155–165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7507
John Doe — New York, New York
UP7507 • Found Nov 8, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 155–165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
83%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP8534
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP8534 • Found Sep 7, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 155–165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
83%Moderate
John Doe — Weehawken, New Jersey
UP1673 • Found May 1, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–30 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 155–165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP123278
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP123278 • Found Jun 19, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 155–165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6834
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6834 • Found Nov 28, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 98%Est. 40–50 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 155–165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
82%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6821
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6821 • Found Aug 13, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 89%130 lb vs 155–165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
82%Moderate
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 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 155–165 lb
Hair 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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