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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP60132) and 1 other source
In the late autumn of 1998, a profound and lasting mystery began to unfold in the city of White Plains, New York. On November 27th of that year, 55-year-old Ronald S. Hutnick was seen for the last time. Details surrounding the specific circumstances of his disappearance are exceptionally scarce, leaving his loved ones and investigators with a puzzle that has endured for decades. At the time he went missing, Ronald was described as a white male, standing at approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing around 160 pounds. He had brown hair and hazel eyes. The lack of information regarding what he was wearing or what his plans may have been on that day has significantly hampered the investigation from the very beginning, creating a void of information that has been difficult to overcome.

The investigation into Ronald Hutnick's disappearance was initiated by the White Plains Police Department, who were faced with a case that had very few leads to follow. Despite their efforts, the trail quickly grew cold. There have been no significant developments or publicized leads in the years since he was last seen. The absence of any clear evidence of foul play, an accident, or any indication that he may have left voluntarily has left the case shrouded in ambiguity. Investigators have been unable to piece together a timeline of his last known movements or identify any individuals who may have had contact with him around the time he vanished. The case has been entered into national databases for missing persons, such as NamUs, in the hope that new information might one day surface.

The case of Ronald Hutnick is a somber reminder of the silent anguish that surrounds cold cases. With the passage of time, memories may fade and evidence can be lost, yet the hope for answers persists. For the family and friends of Ronald, the uncertainty has been a long and arduous journey. The White Plains Police Department continues to officially list him as a missing person, and the case remains open. The overview of this case is one of profound and unsettling stillness; a man seemingly vanished without a trace, leaving behind a life and a story with an unfinished final chapter. The core of the investigation has been stymied by a fundamental lack of information, making it one of the most challenging types of missing persons cases to resolve.

Last Seen: Nov 27, 1998

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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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5617
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5617 • Found Mar 2, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%26 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%152 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
84%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5784
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5784 • Found Jul 16, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%26 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
83%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5558
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5558 • Found Oct 5, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%26 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 96%179 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
83%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5701
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5701 • Found Jan 15, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
83%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5761
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5761 • Found Jan 30, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–60 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%26 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 95%180 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
82%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP2785
John Doe — New York, New York
UP2785 • Found Jul 6, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 96%179 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
82%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5727
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5727 • Found Oct 23, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%26 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 89%135 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
82%Moderate
John Doe — Weehawken, New Jersey
UP1639 • Found Mar 8, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–58 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
82%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP6123
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP6123 • Found May 6, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 55
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6329
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6329 • Found Dec 10, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 55
Race 100%White
Location 96%26 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 days after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

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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