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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP2405) and 3 other sources
In the quiet village of Mamaroneck, New York, 28-year-old German Crisoforo Rosales Salinas was last seen on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2008. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, standing at 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing around 150 pounds. He has a small mole on his right cheek, just below his nostril. When he was last seen, he was wearing a grey sweatshirt, a white t-shirt with a 'SPORTTIME' logo, blue jeans, white sneakers, and a blue Nike baseball cap. His sudden absence raised immediate concern among his friends and family when he failed to return to work and all communication with him ceased.

The days following German's disappearance only deepened the mystery. His banking activity abruptly stopped, and his cell phone was last used on November 28, 2008, with the signal pinging in Wilmington, Delaware. This piece of information led investigators to discover his black 1997 Nissan Sentra abandoned in Wilmington. Adding to the perplexing nature of the case, the Pennsylvania license plate, GTP-1501, was missing from the vehicle. The discovery of his car so far from where he was last seen, coupled with the removed license plate, created a disturbing picture for law enforcement and his loved ones.

The investigation into German Rosales Salinas's disappearance has been ongoing since he was reported missing on December 8, 2008. The Village of Mamaroneck Police Department has been handling the case, but few details have emerged over the years to shed light on what might have happened to him. The lack of any new leads or information has left his family in a state of prolonged uncertainty. The case is an overview of a man who seemingly vanished without a trace, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. The sudden cessation of all his normal activities, the unusual location of his abandoned car, and the missing license plate all contribute to the unsettling mystery of what happened to German Rosales Salinas.

Last Seen: Nov 27, 2008

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.

85%Strong
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP16717
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP16717 • Found May 11, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 92%171 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP9178
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP9178 • Found Jul 1, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 50%198 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
83%Moderate
John Doe — Uniondale, New York
UP9130 • Found Mar 28, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–46 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Elizabeth, New Jersey
UP9762 • Found Jun 14, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP8825
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP8825 • Found Mar 16, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 52%5'10" vs 5'6"
Weight 96%168 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — North Bergen, New Jersey - unidentified case UP10324
John Doe — North Bergen, New Jersey
UP10324 • Found Jun 3, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 68%5'3" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%158 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP115204
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP115204 • Found Dec 26, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 87%Est. 45–55 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP8141
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP8141 • Found Jun 26, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 84%123 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Flushing, New York - unidentified case UP5593
John Doe — Flushing, New York
UP5593 • Found May 31, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–40 vs 28
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
Weight 28%210 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP114703
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP114703 • Found Nov 10, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%142 lb vs 150 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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