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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 45-55
from New York, New York


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Victim Details

Aug 2, 2011

Aug 15, 2024

12768

M91-04156

Adult - Pre 60

45

55

21225

69 inches

155 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

Days

1936

1946

1991

May 23, 1991

New York

New York

New York County

No

1

46134

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

M91-04156

Gray or Partially Gray

2"

mustache

Brown

Brown

  • Scar/mark: midline scar on abdomen, linear scars on anterior right thigh
  • Tattoo: amateur tattoo placed over abdominal scar, show a large female head; professional tattoo of a dagger and intertwined chain on left forearm; amateur tattoo over scars on anterior right thigh "Bernie"

  • Accessories: Medicare card, welfare card, and hospital ID card, all with the name "Mike Bneses"
  • Clothing: gray long sleeve sweatshirt, black vest, black socks, blue jeans
  • Clothing: black laced workboots


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Unknown male was found floating in the Hudson River off Pier 66 at West 27th Street. Tentative name: Mike Bneses, a homeless man known in the area. Was last seen about a week prior when he fell off the pier, but was witnessed to be swimming towards shore.
Date Found: 1991-05-23

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP9015

    • 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.

    86%Strong
    Miguel Alonso
    Miguel Alonso
    MP29976 • Missing since Mar 16, 1986 from North Bergen, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%3 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 160–165 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    Kenneth Bush
    Kenneth Bush
    MP11948 • Missing since Feb 18, 1991 from Brooklyn, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 72%Est. 45–55 vs 59
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    George Primavera
    George Primavera
    MP12203 • Missing since Mar 17, 1988 from Bedford Hills, New York
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Robert Afarian
    Robert Afarian
    MP17389 • Missing since Feb 7, 1977 from Edgewater, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%3 mi away
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Kenneth Schweighart
    Kenneth Schweighart
    MP3840 • Missing since Mar 2, 1982 from New Lisbon, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%67 mi away
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 145–155 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Lake
    John Lake
    MP4386 • Missing since Dec 10, 1967 from New York City, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 23 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 160–190 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Gaetano Vallese
    Gaetano Vallese
    MP9244 • Missing since May 14, 1979 from Fishkill, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%52 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    David Mines
    David Mines
    MP53199 • Missing since Dec 21, 1961 from New York, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 29 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 83%155 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    80%Moderate
    Francis Schmidt
    Francis Schmidt
    MP27310 • Missing since Sep 14, 1979 from Neptune, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%40 mi away
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 93%155 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    80%Moderate
    Rex Reichert
    Rex Reichert
    MP18113 • Missing since Sep 28, 1990 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 45
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%85 mi away
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 99%155 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Gray

    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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