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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP52824) and 2 other sources
In the city of Passaic, New Jersey, a family continues to await answers in the disappearance of Juan Vazquez-Olivera. He was last seen in December of 2015, a time that should have been filled with holiday cheer, but instead marked the beginning of a long and painful period of uncertainty. At the time he went missing, Juan was 46 years old. His case was officially created on October 15, 2018, and he was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System as case number MP52824. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, with the only available information being that he was last seen in Passaic.

Juan is described as a Hispanic or Latino male, standing at 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighing approximately 140 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Details regarding the clothing he was wearing at the time of his disappearance or any personal belongings he may have had with him have not been made public. The lack of specific information about his last known moments has made the search for him particularly challenging for both his family and the investigators involved. The Passaic Police Department is the primary agency investigating his case and can be contacted with any information.

The years have passed without any significant leads or new information being released to the public. For those who know and love Juan, the passage of time does nothing to ease the pain of his absence. His case represents the ambiguous loss that countless families of missing persons endure, a state of limbo where closure remains elusive. The investigation into what happened to Juan Vazquez-Olivera remains open, a quiet but persistent effort to uncover the truth and, hopefully, bring him home. The official report of his disappearance was made on October 10, 2018, nearly three years after he was last seen. This overview of the case highlights the scant details available and the ongoing questions that surround his sudden disappearance.

Last Seen: Dec 1, 2015

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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.

86%Strong
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP114813
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP114813 • Found Nov 19, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%13 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — Flushing, New York - unidentified case UP65221
John Doe — Flushing, New York
UP65221 • Found Nov 8, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%17 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
Weight 79%169 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
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 91%Est. 30–45 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%14 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%148 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%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 91%Est. 30–45 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%16 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP156135
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP156135 • Found Feb 11, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%20 mi away
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP98276
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP98276 • Found Nov 23, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 91%Est. 35–45 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%21 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
Weight 86%164 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP97659
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP97659 • Found Nov 5, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%10 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
Weight 94%122 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP84639
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP84639 • Found Aug 21, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%14 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
Weight 94%158 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP79011
John Doe — New York, New York
UP79011 • Found Mar 9, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%12 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%138 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Richmond Hill, New York - unidentified case UP77861
John Doe — Richmond Hill, New York
UP77861 • Found Feb 6, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%19 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%139 lb vs 140 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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