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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP32783) and 4 other sources
Edward Michael Finnigan was 46 years old when he was last seen at his home in Wantage, New Jersey. There is some discrepancy in the exact date of his disappearance; some sources state he was last seen on or about February 24, 2005, while others list the date as December 24, 2005. At the time he went missing, he was described as being six feet tall and weighing between 200 and 225 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. When he was last seen, he was wearing blue jeans, with a size of 34x32, and a blue winter jacket. It is also believed that he may have been carrying a guitar case.

Edward has several distinctive tattoos that could be used for identification. According to his family, he has a cross tattoo on the web of his hand, between his thumb and finger. On his upper right arm, he has a tattoo of a topless female pirate, and on his left upper arm or shoulder, there is a tattoo of a topless mermaid. These prominent and unique tattoos are key identifying features in the search for him. The New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit is the investigating agency for his case.

The circumstances surrounding Edward Finnigan's disappearance remain unclear. He was last seen at his residence, and what happened after that is unknown. His case is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System which is a national information clearinghouse and resource center for missing, unidentified, and unclaimed person cases across the United States. The investigation into his whereabouts is ongoing, and his family and law enforcement are still seeking answers. The lack of concrete information and the conflicting dates of his last known contact add to the difficulty of the case, leaving his loved ones with many unanswered questions.

Last Seen: Dec 24, 2005

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5558
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5558 • Found Oct 5, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 86%Est. 50–60 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%49 mi away
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%179 lb vs 200–225 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5596
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5596 • Found Feb 22, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 46
Race 100%White
Location 89%49 mi away
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%219 lb vs 200–225 lb
Hair 50%Red vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — New Jersey
UP8722 • Found Apr 21, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 31–51 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%36 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%225 lb vs 200–225 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5231
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5231 • Found Jun 7, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 91%Est. 30–45 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%49 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%181 lb vs 200–225 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Weehawken, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1674
John Doe — Weehawken, New Jersey
UP1674 • Found Nov 6, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%195 lb vs 200–225 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5555
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5555 • Found Aug 7, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%49 mi away
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
Weight 73%150 lb vs 200–225 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1610
John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey
UP1610 • Found Aug 28, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 41–56 vs 46
Race 100%White
Location 69%131 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 87%165 lb vs 200–225 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP4962
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP4962 • Found Nov 18, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 91%Est. 30–45 vs 46
Race 100%White
Location 90%48 mi away
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 70%147 lb vs 200–225 lb
80%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5602
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5602 • Found Jul 26, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 91%Est. 30–45 vs 46
Race 100%White
Location 88%53 mi away
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%220 lb vs 200–225 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Kingston, New York - unidentified case UP14680
John Doe — Kingston, New York
UP14680 • Found Oct 3, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%56 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" 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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