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


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Victim Details

Nov 6, 2008

Oct 13, 2023

5303

M04-02774

Adult - Pre 50

35

55

9164

72 inches

195 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

1949

1969

2004

May 15, 2004

New York

New York

New York County

1

43498

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

M04-02774

Brown

Brown, curly, 2" in length

Brown

Brown

  • Other distinctive physical characteristic: gold capped anterior upper teeth (see dental)

  • Jewelry: Yellow metal watch, yellow metal bracelet with white stones attatched to yellow metal ring with red stone, yellow metal bracelet with Puerto Rico emblem, yellow metal ring with white and blue stones, yellow metal ring with white stone and horse's head, yellow metal ring with religious medallion on top of blue stone, yellow metal ring with white stones, yellow metal ring band, yellow metal horseshoe shaped earring


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Case Description

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Decedent was found floating in the Hudson river near 85th street. Removed to 79th street boat basin. Fingerprints match to multiple aliases including: Rafael Moncada Gillen (or Gillan), Luis Herique, Jose Sapata Leon, Jose Luis Ortiz, John Rodriguez, and Luis Enrique Zapata. None of these names could be verified and no next of kin has been located.
Date Found: 2004-05-15

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP2756

    • 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.

    83%Moderate
    Hakan Karacay
    Hakan Karacay
    MP26512 • Missing since Sep 20, 1999 from Clifton, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 82%Est. 35–55 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"–6'2"
    Weight 100%195 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Jose Flores Iii
    Jose Flores Iii
    MP87292 • Missing since Jul 26, 1994 from Brooklyn, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 100%195 lb vs 170–180 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Pavel Tchovkine
    Pavel Tchovkine
    MP70414 • Missing since Mar 31, 2004 from Spring Valley, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 37
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%195 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    81%Moderate
    Robert Flanagan
    Robert Flanagan
    MP26319 • Missing since Jan 14, 1998 from Colonia, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 76%195 lb vs 250 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    81%Moderate
    Joseph Consentino
    Joseph Consentino
    MP10324 • Missing since Jul 17, 1994 from Bronx, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%12 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%195 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    81%Moderate
    Jose Concepcion
    Jose Concepcion
    MP7326 • Missing since Jun 24, 2002 from West New York, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 68%6'0" vs 5'9"
    Weight 90%195 lb vs 230 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Robert Pierce
    Robert Pierce
    MP4289 • Missing since Jan 29, 2004 from New York City, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 39
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"–6'3"
    Weight 100%195 lb vs 160–180 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    Perry Maurino
    Perry Maurino
    MP71196 • Missing since Aug 17, 1978 from South Nyack, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%26 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 26 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
    Weight 100%195 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Greg Moyer
    Greg Moyer
    MP43040 • Missing since May 12, 2004 from Feasterville, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 39
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%65 mi away
    TimingFound 3 days after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–6'2"
    Weight 97%195 lb vs 170–175 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    80%Moderate
    Lawrence Goodman
    Lawrence Goodman
    MP35570 • Missing since Jan 19, 1979 from Park Ridge, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%23 mi away
    TimingFound 25 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
    Weight 100%195 lb vs 180 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.

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