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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP55158) and 3 other sources
On New Year's Day in 2003, 55-year-old Fatthalle Abdon Salih was last seen in Washington, D.C. His disappearance has since become an enduring mystery for the city, with no confirmed contact or sightings in over two decades. The circumstances surrounding his vanishing remain unclear, and despite the passage of time, his case is still an active, albeit cold, investigation. Salih was last seen at 425 2nd Street, NW in Washington, D.C.

At the time of his disappearance, Salih was described as a Black male, standing between 5'11" and 6'0" tall and weighing between 170 to 180 pounds. He had brown eyes and gray or partially gray hair. There is limited public information available about his personal life, including details about his family, occupation, or social circles, which has made it challenging for investigators to piece together the events leading up to his disappearance.

The Metropolitan Police Department continues to have Fatthalle Salih listed as a missing person, but there have been no significant leads or developments in the case for many years. It is unknown if he left voluntarily or if foul play was involved. Over the years, organizations that work to bring attention to unsolved missing persons cases have highlighted Salih's story in an effort to generate new information from the public. Anyone with information regarding the disappearance of Fatthalle Salih is encouraged to contact the DC Metropolitan Police Department.

Last Seen: Jan 1, 2003

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Temple Hills, Maryland
UP12046 • Found Dec 27, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 99%198 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 70%Black vs Gray
79%Possible
John Doe — Newark, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1733
John Doe — Newark, New Jersey
UP1733 • Found May 2, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 55
Race 100%Black
Location 56%197 mi away
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 95%148 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland - unidentified case UP12904
John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP12904 • Found Aug 10, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 94%34 mi away
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'0"
78%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP6293
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP6293 • Found Jul 3, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–60 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 71%122 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 100%195 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP10110 • Found Jun 13, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 30–60 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 94%34 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 100%177 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5731
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5731 • Found Dec 11, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 55
Race 100%Black
Location 55%203 mi away
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Washington, District of Columbia
UP59411 • Found Mar 24, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 70%126 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
76%Possible
John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey - unidentified case UP10425
John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey
UP10425 • Found May 17, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 66%143 mi away
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 100%190 lb vs 170–180 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP95929 • Found Aug 24, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 43–58 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 70%127 mi away
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 100%190 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 70%Bald vs Gray
75%Possible
John Doe — New York - unidentified case UP16188
John Doe — New York
UP16188 • Found Aug 16, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 54%206 mi away
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 97%150 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
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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