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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP33306) and 5 other sources
Darryl Lawrence Cedeno was 28 years old when his life took a turn into uncertainty, culminating in his disappearance on May 14, 2014. On that day, his last confirmed contact was with the Edgewater Police, who had transported him to Palisade Medical Center in North Bergen, New Jersey, for medical treatment. The events leading to this hospitalization were alarming. Police had been called about a man in a backyard, and when they located Darryl on the Riverfront Walkway, he gave them a false name before jumping into the Hudson River. He was rescued from the water after about 15 minutes by the Edgewater fire department's marine unit and was subsequently charged with obstructing the law. After this incident, he was taken to the medical center, and from that point on, he has never been heard from again.

Concern for Darryl's welfare is heightened by his personal circumstances. He lives with an unspecified mental illness and has a history of depression, which has led to previous hospitalizations in both New York and New Jersey. While he is described as non-violent and has never posed a threat to anyone else, there are fears that he could be a danger to himself. At the time he went missing, he was wearing a black top and black pants, possibly sweatpants. Adding another layer to the complexity of his case is the fact that he holds a U.S. passport and has a history of traveling internationally. This has led to speculation about whether he might have left the country, sought refuge in a hospital, or unfortunately come to harm.

The disappearance of Darryl Cedeno remains a case with few answers. He vanished after being left in the care of a medical facility, following a distressing public incident. Despite the years that have passed, information about his potential whereabouts is scarce. His family and loved ones are left to wonder what happened after he was taken for treatment. The investigation, led by the North Bergen Police Department, has not publicly yielded significant leads to resolve the questions surrounding his case. The overview of this case is one of a vulnerable individual who disappeared under troubling circumstances, leaving a void of information and a lingering hope for answers.

Last Seen: May 14, 2014

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 — New York, New York - unidentified case UP82201
John Doe — New York, New York
UP82201 • Found Jul 4, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%6 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 100%146 lb vs 145–165 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP157697
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP157697 • Found Mar 31, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 100%169 lb vs 145–165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP96243
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP96243 • Found Dec 6, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 100%172 lb vs 145–165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Cromwell, Connecticut - unidentified case UP13320
John Doe — Cromwell, Connecticut
UP13320 • Found Nov 9, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 28
Race 100%Black
Location 78%91 mi away
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 75%200 lb vs 145–165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP56820
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP56820 • Found Mar 21, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 65%Est. 17–25 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 100%144 lb vs 145–165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — West Babylon, New York - unidentified case UP143866
John Doe — West Babylon, New York
UP143866 • Found Feb 14, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 93%35 mi away
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11"–6'5" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP121067
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP121067 • Found Apr 25, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%4 mi away
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 100%171 lb vs 145–165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP118183
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP118183 • Found Mar 3, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%6 mi away
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 36%5'7" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 100%153 lb vs 145–165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP14845
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP14845 • Found Jan 16, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%11 mi away
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 20%5'6" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 100%143 lb vs 145–165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Staten Island, New York - unidentified case UP81219
John Doe — Staten Island, New York
UP81219 • Found Jun 10, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 28 when missing
Location 98%17 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 100%132 lb vs 145–165 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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