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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 20-30
from Queens, New York


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Victim Details

Oct 14, 2009

Nov 14, 2023

40569

Q00-01322

Adult - Pre 40

20

30

9654

69 inches

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

Years

1960

1979

1990

1999

Mar 16, 2000

Queens

New York

Queens County

1

42094

Office of Chief Medical Examiner New York City

New York

New York

New York County

520 First Avenue, , New York, New York

2124472030

Local

Medical Examiner

Q00-01322

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

  • Other distinctive physical characteristic: Healed fracture of left elbow (humerus) with a plate and screws

  • Clothing: white socks
  • Footwear: white "Fila" sneakers, size 10. Sneakers first manufactured by FILA in 1990.
  • Jewelry: Yellow metal chain necklace with a medallion of Jesus


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Case Description

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Skeletonized remains found wrapped in a rug by passerby as they were walking down an abandoned road near 28th Ave and Linden Place that leads to the Flushing Airport. Based on personal effects found with the body (FILA brand sneakers) and the skeletonized status of the remains on the date of discovery, this individual died between 1990 and 1999.
Date Found: 2000-03-16

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP6027

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (10)

    Missing persons whose details are consistent with these remains, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    Values read: this case vs the missing person.

    83%Moderate
    Daniel Ryan
    Daniel Ryan
    MP741 • Missing since Aug 15, 1998 from Bronx, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    82%Moderate
    John Restivo
    John Restivo
    MP8042 • Missing since Nov 1, 1998 from Staten Island, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
    81%Moderate
    Steven Aiello
    Steven Aiello
    MP10321 • Missing since Sep 11, 1995 from Bronx, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    80%Moderate
    Darius Miniotas
    Darius Miniotas
    MP14505 • Missing since Nov 19, 1994 from Carteret, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    79%Possible
    James Scavone
    James Scavone
    MP3306 • Missing since Jul 5, 1999 from Meriden, Connecticut
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%76 mi away
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    79%Possible
    Vernon Jones
    Vernon Jones
    MP686 • Missing since Jan 2, 1993 from New York City, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
    78%Possible
    Hakan Karacay
    Hakan Karacay
    MP26512 • Missing since Sep 20, 1999 from Clifton, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 28
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'9" vs 6'1"–6'2"
    78%Possible
    Stephen Sullivan
    Stephen Sullivan
    MP12344 • Missing since Sep 23, 1991 from Farmingdale, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
    78%Possible
    Otava Radek
    Otava Radek
    MP3300 • Missing since Mar 23, 1998 from Middletown, Connecticut
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%82 mi away
    TimingFound 24 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–5'10"
    78%Possible
    Andrew Sich
    Andrew Sich
    MP3298 • Missing since Sep 6, 1997 from Middletown, Connecticut
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%83 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"

    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 this case.

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