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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP33845) and 6 other sources
Sathyan Yadav Gokula was 53 years old when he disappeared from Fort Lee, New Jersey. The last confirmed sighting of him was by friends in the neighboring town of Edgewater, New Jersey, on or around June 28, 2003. At the time he went missing, he was described as a reliable individual, which made his sudden disappearance all the more concerning to those who knew him. The specific details surrounding the moment he vanished remain unclear, leaving a painful void for his family and friends. Despite the passage of time, the reasons behind his disappearance are still unknown, and there has been no conclusive evidence to suggest whether he met with foul play or if other factors were at play.

In the years following Sathyan's disappearance, law enforcement has been unable to uncover any significant leads that could shed light on his whereabouts. The Fort Lee Police Department has investigated his case, but the trail has grown cold. Information about his case is listed in national missing person databases with the hope that public attention might generate new information. At the time he was last seen, he stood at 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighed approximately 165 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He also has a scar over his left eye and another on his right elbow. When he was last seen, he was reportedly wearing a red collared shirt, blue jeans, and black Nike sneakers. He was also said to have been wearing a silver-colored Citizen watch and carrying a black bifold wallet.

The lack of answers has left his loved ones in a prolonged state of uncertainty. The case of Sathyan Gokula remains an open investigation, a quiet but persistent puzzle in Bergen County. The official report of his disappearance was filed years after he was last seen, which can sometimes create challenges in an investigation. Authorities continue to encourage anyone with even the smallest piece of information to come forward, as it could be the key to providing his family with the closure they have been seeking for so long. The overview of this case is one of a man who vanished without a trace, leaving behind a mystery that has endured for years.

Last Seen: Jun 28, 2003

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 — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5537
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5537 • Found Apr 27, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 53 when missing
Location 100%10 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%174 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5654
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5654 • Found Apr 12, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 53
Location 100%10 mi away
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP2785
John Doe — New York, New York
UP2785 • Found Jul 6, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 94%Est. 55–65 vs 53 when missing
Location 100%8 mi away
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%179 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5065
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5065 • Found Jan 26, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 53 when missing
Location 100%10 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 67%122 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP2693
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP2693 • Found Aug 29, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 53 when missing
Location 99%12 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%171 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5635
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5635 • Found Oct 15, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 53 when missing
Location 100%10 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 99%148 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5617
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5617 • Found Mar 2, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 53 when missing
Location 99%12 mi away
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%152 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Newark, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1747
John Doe — Newark, New Jersey
UP1747 • Found Jun 2, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 42–57 vs 53
Location 99%14 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 75%128 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5267
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5267 • Found Nov 29, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 53 when missing
Location 99%12 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 42%107 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5218
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5218 • Found Mar 6, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 53 when missing
Location 100%10 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 99%148 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 40%Gray 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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