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Unknown male found unresponsive at the top of the stairs at the 179th St F Train subway stop. He is known to be a homeless man who lived in the area, however no one could provide his name.
Date Found: 2018-04-03

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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.

81%Moderate
William Faries
William Faries
MP66386 • Missing since Apr 1, 2016 from Cedarhurst, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'0"–6'1"
Weight 73%245 lb vs 180–200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
81%Moderate
Robert Mayer
Robert Mayer
MP20818 • Missing since Jun 14, 2013 from Dix Hills, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'0"–6'1"
Weight 86%245 lb vs 200–210 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
81%Moderate
Carmine Gargano Jr
Carmine Gargano Jr
MP9571 • Missing since Jul 10, 1994 from Brooklyn, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%245 lb vs 230 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Robert Sillan, Jr.
Robert Sillan, Jr.
MP19009 • Missing since Jan 7, 2012 from Ridgewood, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'2"
Weight 100%245 lb vs 220–260 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
80%Moderate
Ralph Coppola
Ralph Coppola
MP9292 • Missing since Sep 16, 1998 from Bronx, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'2"
Weight 100%245 lb vs 240 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Ilyaa Vugmeyster
Ilyaa Vugmeyster
MP77977 • Missing since Sep 30, 2017 from New York, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 62%Est. 40–60 vs 34
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 84%6'2" vs 6'0"
Weight 59%245 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Brandon Cruz
Brandon Cruz
MP41575 • Missing since Apr 14, 2003 from Bronx, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 84%6'2" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 85%245 lb vs 190–210 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Malchon
John Malchon
MP39261 • Missing since Jul 16, 2017 from Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 49
Race 100%White
Location 73%108 mi away
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 84%6'2" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 100%245 lb vs 260–300 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Robert German Maldonado Jr.
Robert German Maldonado Jr.
MP27617 • Missing since Aug 24, 2014 from Camden, New Jersey
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%90 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'1"
Weight 87%245 lb vs 210 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Hakan Karacay
Hakan Karacay
MP26512 • Missing since Sep 20, 1999 from Clifton, New Jersey
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%23 mi away
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'1"–6'2"
Weight 59%245 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Brown 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.