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Case Description

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Unknown male found floating near New Jersey Shore. NYPD Harbor picked up decedent and brought him to Pier 40 at Houston Street in NYC.
Date Found: 1998-02-02

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Possible Missing Person Matches (3)

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.

82%Moderate
Michael Sullivan
Michael Sullivan
MP753 • Missing since Nov 7, 1997 from New York, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 54
Race 100%White
Location 100%1 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 83%160 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
78%Possible
William Neilson
William Neilson
MP12213 • Missing since Nov 13, 1995 from Poughkeepsie, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%64 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 47%160 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Gray vs Gray
78%Possible
Brian Perlish
Brian Perlish
MP7242 • Missing since Nov 23, 1997 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 30
Race 100%White
Location 80%84 mi away
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 91%160 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 0%Gray 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 this case.