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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 25-45
from Brooklyn, New York


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Victim Details

Nov 24, 2010

Jan 18, 2024

12599

K10-03147

Adult - Pre 50

25

45

21059

67 inches

123 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

Weeks

1965

1985

2010

Jun 26, 2010

Brooklyn

New York

Kings County

1

45980

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

K10-03147

Brown

dark hair, .5"

Unknown

Unknown

  • Accessories: black bandana
  • Clothing: white "Calvin Klein" briefs, black "Nike Live Strong" athletic pants, socks
  • Footwear: white "Reebok" hi-top sneakers, size 9.5
  • Jewelry: yellow rubber "Livestrong" band; one green, one white, and one gray MSKCC Hope/Faith/Courage rubber bands


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Case Description

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Unknown white male found by NYPD Harbor Unit floating by Buoy A in the Gowanus Bay/New York Bay area, near 33rd Street. Decedent is wearing numerous rubber wristbands. Three of these bands have the initials MSKCC, which stands for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. MSKCC was contacted and does not have any information on this decedent.
Date Found: 2010-06-26

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP8141

    • 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.

    82%Moderate
    Thomas Leahy
    Thomas Leahy
    MP10669 • Missing since May 22, 2009 from Staten Island, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–5'10"
    Weight 100%123 lb vs 123–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    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. 25–45 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 84%123 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    80%Moderate
    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. 25–45 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%31 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 74%123 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    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. 25–45 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%12 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 46%123 lb vs 190–210 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Michael Santana
    Michael Santana
    MP10004 • Missing since Feb 11, 2003 from Nyack, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%29 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 63%123 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Jose Neto
    Jose Neto
    MP3664 • Missing since May 1, 2009 from Woodbridge, Connecticut
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%67 mi away
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 63%123 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Pawel Serafin
    Pawel Serafin
    MP60050 • Missing since Oct 7, 2005 from Brooklyn, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"
    Weight 69%123 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Alex Buonassisi
    Alex Buonassisi
    MP13872 • Missing since May 4, 2006 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%77 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%123 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Alex Oreyana
    Alex Oreyana
    MP3414 • Missing since Sep 11, 2005 from West Haven, Connecticut
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%66 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%123 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    78%Possible
    Paul Eckert
    Paul Eckert
    MP738 • Missing since Jun 6, 2004 from Harrison, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%12 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
    Weight 96%123 lb vs 140–145 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red

    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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