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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 35-55
from New York, New York


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Victim Details

May 1, 2017

Aug 29, 2024

19052

M16-23486

Adult - Pre 60

35

55

28257

63 inches

162 lbs

White / Caucasian

Multiple

Male

Minutes

1961

1981

2016

Oct 29, 2016

New York

New York

New York County

No

1

44140

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

M16-23486

Black

Medium length (~6 inches long) straight black hair

Brown

Brown

  • Scar/mark: Long (~8 inches) midline surgical scar above the belly button. Small irregular scar on the back of the right arm.


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Case Description

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Unidentified male found unresponsive in the street and transported to Bellevue Hospital, where he died. An identification card with the name "Luis Santiago" was found near him in the street. Fingerprint searches matched to multiple names, including "Luis Santiago" and "Ignacio Lopez" and multiple dates of birth. Neither of these names could be verified and no next of kin could be located. Individual is possibly homeless.
Date Found: 2016-10-29

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP16578

    • 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.

    85%Strong
    Marvin Vasquez
    Marvin Vasquez
    MP35847 • Missing since Jul 1, 2016 from Plainfield, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 38
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"–5'9"
    Weight 100%162 lb vs 165–185 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Herberito Martinez
    Herberito Martinez
    MP70256 • Missing since Sep 26, 2006 from Monsey, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%24 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%162 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Phillip Milleman
    Phillip Milleman
    MP36985 • Missing since Jan 1, 2005 from Peekskill, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%36 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'0"–6'0"
    Weight 100%162 lb vs 160–175 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Edelmirio Becerra
    Edelmirio Becerra
    MP17909 • Missing since Mar 12, 2000 from Englewood, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 55 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 4'11"–5'3"
    Weight 100%162 lb vs 135–195 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Juan Vazquez-olivera
    Juan Vazquez-olivera
    MP52824 • Missing since Dec 1, 2015 from Passaic, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 46
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%10 mi away
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
    Weight 89%162 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Elfidio Pinto-romero
    Elfidio Pinto-romero
    MP71217 • Missing since Jan 11, 2009 from Spring Valley, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%24 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'3" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%162 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Steven Madsen
    Steven Madsen
    MP42633 • Missing since Oct 25, 2016 from Brooklyn, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 77%Est. 35–55 vs 58
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 days after last seen
    Height 68%5'3" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    Weight 100%162 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Pawell Jurczek
    Pawell Jurczek
    MP40571 • Missing since Nov 16, 2015 from Maspeth, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 84%Est. 35–55 vs 32
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
    Weight 97%162 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    79%Possible
    David Matthews
    David Matthews
    MP9905 • Missing since Dec 21, 2000 from Manhattan, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%1 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
    Weight 78%162 lb vs 134 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    German Rosales Salinas
    German Rosales Salinas
    MP2405 • Missing since Nov 27, 2008 from Mamaroneck, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'3" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%162 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    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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