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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 25-35
from Melville, New York


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Victim Details

Dec 12, 2024

May 5, 2025

50213

90-2382

Adult - Pre 40

25

35

69600

66 inches

156 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Aug 8, 1990

Melville

New York

Suffolk County

No

49084

Suffolk County Medical Examiner's Office

Hauppauge

New York

Suffolk County

Amy Rapkiewicz

Deputy Medical Examiner

725 Veterans Memorial Highway, Bldg. #487, , Hauppauge, New York

6318535555

County

Medical Examiner

https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Medical-Examiner

90-2382

Aug 8, 1990

Black

Brown

Brown

  • Scar/mark: A well-healed longitudinal linear 4" scar is on the midline posterior right forearm just below the elbow.

  • Accessories: Pair of small green plastic religious medallions, one with a figure of a crucifix and the other with a figure of Virgin Mary which were tied around the right ankle.
  • Clothing: Orange t-shirt with "OFF SHORE" label. Volleyball theme shirt.
  • Clothing: Dark gray jeans size 34 waist and "ACOSTAS" label.
  • Clothing: Yellow size 34 bikini-type briefs with a "SAINT GERMAN" clothing label.
  • Clothing: White tube socks with red and blue horizontal stripes.


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Case Description

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Found in a wooded lot on the east side of 9 Chateau Drive in Melville, NY.
Date Found: 1990-08-08

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP134790

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (4)

    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
    Lucas Cervantes-zambrano
    Lucas Cervantes-zambrano
    MP24802 • Missing since Mar 1, 1982 from Jamaica, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%26 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%156 lb vs 140–170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    Carlos Diaz
    Carlos Diaz
    MP59 • Missing since Dec 23, 1986 from Bronx, New York
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%24 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%156 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Eduardo Portela
    Eduardo Portela
    MP21020 • Missing since Nov 3, 1981 from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 58%186 mi away
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 89%156 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    David Cruz
    David Cruz
    MP7208 • Missing since Oct 31, 1980 from Allentown, Pennsylvania
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 73%109 mi away
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%156 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    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 this case.

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