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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP54168) and 3 other sources
In the seaside community of Ocean City, New Jersey, a family and a community were left with lingering questions following the disappearance of Cirilo Cayetano-Miranda. He was last seen on November 11, 2018. At the time he went missing, he was a 39-year-old man, described as being of Hispanic or Latino descent. His physical stature was recorded as being 6 feet 1 inch tall, with a weight of approximately 165 pounds. He had brown hair and brown eyes. The day he was last seen remains a fixed point in time for those who know him, a day that began like any other but ended with the unsettling silence of his absence.

The official investigation into the disappearance of Cirilo Cayetano-Miranda was taken up by the Ocean City Police Department. In an effort to explore all possible avenues, law enforcement officials collected personal items for DNA analysis. Samples were successfully obtained from a black and blue hairbrush, a Gillette razor, another hairbrush, and a purple toothbrush. These samples were sent to the UNT Center for Human Identification for processing. The results, including complete mitochondrial DNA and STR profiles, were uploaded to the National DNA Index System to be searched against other records in the hopes of finding a match or a lead. This scientific approach represents a critical and ongoing aspect of the search for answers.

The specific details and circumstances surrounding the day Cirilo Cayetano-Miranda was last seen have remained elusive, with little information being made publicly available. It is not known what he was wearing or if he had any personal belongings with him at the time of his disappearance. This lack of information has created a challenging environment for the investigation, leaving a void where crucial leads might otherwise be found. The case is an overview of a person who vanished from his life in Ocean City, New Jersey, prompting a law enforcement investigation that includes the use of DNA technology. Despite these efforts, the absence of clear circumstances regarding his disappearance has left the case unresolved, and the search for him continues.

Last Seen: Nov 11, 2018

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP58715
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP58715 • Found Jun 13, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 39
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%98 mi away
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'1"
Weight 90%140 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Name: same last name as tentative name (Pedro Miranda)
81%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP55648
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP55648 • Found Jan 28, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 39
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%102 mi away
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'1"
Weight 98%147 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP84342
John Doe — New York, New York
UP84342 • Found Jul 9, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 73%109 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'1"
Weight 100%163 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Freehold, New Jersey
UP93554 • Found Dec 27, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 84%68 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'1"
Weight 100%171 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Flushing, New York - unidentified case UP82830
John Doe — Flushing, New York
UP82830 • Found Jul 29, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 73%110 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'1"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP66343
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP66343 • Found Jan 23, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 72%114 mi away
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'1"
Weight 100%181 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Trenton, New Jersey - unidentified case UP109670
John Doe — Trenton, New Jersey
UP109670 • Found Sep 28, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 85%65 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'1"
Weight 57%116 lb vs 165 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP107149
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP107149 • Found Jul 31, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 74%107 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'1"
Weight 99%148 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP87881
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP87881 • Found Nov 13, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 74%103 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'1"
Weight 78%130 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP85203
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP85203 • Found Oct 4, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%102 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'1"
Weight 100%177 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black 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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