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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP30210) and 2 other sources
In the late hours of a spring evening, a mother in Paterson, New Jersey, saw her son for what would be the last time. Cristian Jose De Los Santos, a 27-year-old man, was last seen by his mother inside their residence at 247 East Street on April 11, 2015. That night, he was wearing a white shirt, blue jeans, a black peacoat, and black sneakers. Known affectionately as 'Pito,' Cristian stood at 5'9' and weighed between 160 and 170 pounds. He had black, wavy hair that would become curly if grown out, and brown eyes. A small but distinct scar marked the right side of his face, next to his nostril. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were not immediately alarming to the public, as it was noted that he had gone missing on previous occasions. However, as time passed with no word from Cristian, concern undoubtedly grew for his well-being.

The official report of Cristian's disappearance was filed, and his case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System on September 15, 2015, several months after he was last seen. The Paterson Police Department was listed as the investigating agency, tasked with piecing together the events leading up to his disappearance and exploring any potential leads. Despite these efforts, information about the investigation has been sparse, with few public updates on any progress made in the case. The lack of widespread media attention has left many of the details of the investigation and the family's struggle out of the public eye, leaving a void of information regarding organized search efforts or community appeals for help.

The case of Cristian Jose De Los Santos remains an open and unresolved missing person investigation. With no new information available to the public for a number of years, the narrative of what happened to him after he was last seen by his mother is incomplete. The initial detail that he had a history of going missing may have influenced the early stages of the investigation and public perception, but as the years have passed, the silence surrounding his whereabouts has become a heavy burden for those who knew and loved him. The official record stands as a quiet testament to a life interrupted, a story without a conclusion, leaving his family with unanswered questions and the enduring pain of not knowing what became of their son.

Last Seen: Apr 11, 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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP16717
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP16717 • Found May 11, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%16 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 52%5'5" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%171 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP55994 • Found Sep 22, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%81 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%160–180 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Lakewood, New Jersey
UP16881 • Found Jul 31, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%58 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP81157
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP81157 • Found May 26, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%168 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
79%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 27 when missing
Location 96%24 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 86%132 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP16496
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP16496 • Found Feb 11, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%82 mi away
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'10" vs 5'9"
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
79%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP98139
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP98139 • Found Feb 19, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 27
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 96%26 mi away
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 90%195 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP114703
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP114703 • Found Nov 10, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 98%142 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP70353 • Found May 7, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 76%Est. 35–50 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%87 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%166 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — New York - unidentified case UP17289
John Doe — New York
UP17289 • Found Jul 19, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 27 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 99%16 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 160–170 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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