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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP59144) and 2 other sources
On July 23, 2018, a 48-year-old Hispanic male named Elias Cordero went missing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as being between 6'1' and 6'3' tall and weighing between 185 and 195 pounds. He has black, curly afro-style hair and brown eyes. His sister was the one to file a missing person report with the Philadelphia Police Department on the day he was last seen, initiating an investigation into his whereabouts that has left his loved ones searching for answers.

The circumstances surrounding Elias Cordero's disappearance remain unclear. The report filed by his sister indicated that he was known to frequent the area of 700 Russell Street in Philadelphia. This location may hold clues to his last known movements and activities. The Philadelphia Police Department's East Detective Division is handling the case, but details about the investigation have not been widely publicized. There is no information available regarding the clothing he was wearing at the time he went missing, nor any details about his state of mind or any potential reasons for his disappearance.

The case of Elias Cordero is a quiet one, with very little information available to the public. He vanished without a trace, and the years since have not brought the closure his family undoubtedly seeks. The lack of public information makes it difficult to know the full story of what happened to him. Despite the passage of time, his case remains a painful mystery for those who know and love him. The investigation into his disappearance is a testament to the ongoing search for answers and the hope that one day, Elias Cordero's story will have a resolution.

Last Seen: Jul 23, 2018

Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Camden, New Jersey
UP77333 • Found Aug 13, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 6'1"–6'3"
77%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP140932
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP140932 • Found Mar 3, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 81%79 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 52%5'9" vs 6'1"–6'3"
Weight 100%183 lb vs 185–195 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP137367
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP137367 • Found Jan 2, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%76 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"–6'3"
Weight 94%220 lb vs 185–195 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Staten Island, New York - unidentified case UP82373
John Doe — Staten Island, New York
UP82373 • Found Jul 8, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 85%65 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 20%5'7" vs 6'1"–6'3"
Weight 100%203 lb vs 185–195 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP70353 • Found May 7, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 48 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 36%5'8" vs 6'1"–6'3"
Weight 100%166 lb vs 185–195 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 the unidentified case.

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