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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP38820) and 8 other sources
Stephen Paoletti, a 44-year-old private investigator from Edgewater, Florida, was last seen on May 30, 2017. He had texted his girlfriend that evening, mentioning plans to meet for a Memorial Day cookout, and although he initially reported car trouble, he later texted that the issue was resolved. However, he never showed up at the cookout, and no further contact was made. His girlfriend reported him missing four days later.

Paoletti was living in a camper on a farm in Edgewater and was in the process of moving out due to a dispute with his landlord. When police investigated, they found his vehicle at the residence with the hood up and a battery charger attached. His cell phones were left behind in the camper, and there was no sign of struggle. His landlord claimed to have seen him on June 2, riding in a dark-colored pickup truck, but she has been ruled out as a suspect.

Stephen's family has expressed concern about his well-being, especially since he had struggled with ADHD and depression but seemed to have those conditions under control at the time of his disappearance. Authorities have found little evidence to explain what happened to him, and his case remains unsolved.

Last Seen: May 31, 2017

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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 — Daytona Beach, Florida - unidentified case UP102295
John Doe — Daytona Beach, Florida
UP102295 • Found Dec 31, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 75%5'2"–5'10" vs 6'0"
76%Possible
John Doe — Orlando, Florida
UP51657 • Found Mar 23, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 44
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 75%5'5"–6'1" vs 6'0"

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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