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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP63547) and 7 other sources
Nicholas Jay Foster, an 18-year-old from Winchester, New Hampshire, disappeared on March 5, 1998. He was last seen near an old railroad trestle in the area. On that day, a friend reportedly left him at the trestle and got a ride with another person, leaving Foster behind. A few days later, his belongings, including his wallet, lighter, cigarettes, and jacket, were discovered near the train tracks across from the entrance to Thicket Hill in Hinsdale, New Hampshire, about seven miles away from where he was last seen. Despite extensive searches, no sign of Foster was found.

At the time of his disappearance, Foster was living with his parents and working at Cersosimo Lumber in Brattleboro, Vermont. Although he was saving up to move closer to work, he had not indicated a desire to leave the local area. Foster had a history of drug abuse, including LSD, and had previously completed rehabilitation, but had relapsed before his disappearance. His sudden vanishing and the discovery of his abandoned belongings led authorities to speculate that he may have taken his own life, although his body has never been recovered.

Foster’s disappearance remains unsolved, and his case continues to be listed as an endangered missing person. Various leads, including potential connections to his drug abuse, have been explored, but no definitive answers have surfaced.

Last Seen: Mar 10, 1998

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6071
John Doe — New York, New York
UP6071 • Found Aug 8, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–20 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 60%173 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 100%156 lb vs 135–150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6049
John Doe — New York, New York
UP6049 • Found May 15, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 60%174 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 100%132 lb vs 135–150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Cornwall, New York - unidentified case UP9820
John Doe — Cornwall, New York
UP9820 • Found Mar 19, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 68%137 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 135–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP8825
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP8825 • Found Mar 16, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 59%179 mi away
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 95%168 lb vs 135–150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP5980
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP5980 • Found Sep 28, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 61%172 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 0%226 lb vs 135–150 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 the unidentified case.

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