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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP27617) and 2 other sources
In the late summer of 2014, a sense of profound uncertainty began for the family and friends of Robert German Maldonado Jr. A 38-year-old man from Camden, New Jersey, Robert was last seen in his home city, a place filled with familiar faces and the backdrop to his daily life. The exact date of his last contact is noted as August 24, 2014, but details surrounding his disappearance remain frustratingly scarce. For those who knew him, the days turned into weeks, and the weeks into an agonizing stretch of years, with no clear answers as to what might have happened. The lack of specific circumstances surrounding his disappearance has left a void, a story without a final chapter, where speculation and worry are the only companions to the memories of a man who vanished from his community.

Robert is described as a man of Hispanic and White or Caucasian descent, standing at a height of six feet and one inch, and weighing approximately 210 pounds. He had brown hair and brown eyes. Beyond these basic physical descriptors, the public record offers little else about the man himself – his passions, his personality, or the life he led in Camden. There is no information available regarding the clothing he was wearing on the day he was last seen, nor any mention of distinctive physical features that might aid in his identification. This lack of detail compounds the difficulty of the search, leaving a very broad and challenging puzzle for law enforcement and a source of deep pain for his loved ones, who are left to clutch onto the few facts they have.

The investigation into Robert German Maldonado Jr.'s disappearance is being handled by the Camden County Police Department. Despite the passage of time, his case remains an open wound for those who await news. The absence of concrete leads or significant developments over the years has created a heart-wrenching limbo for his family. The overview of this case is one of quiet, unresolved loss. A man in the prime of his life disappeared, and the trail went cold, leaving behind more questions than answers and a family grappling with an ambiguous loss that offers no closure. The hope for answers, for a resolution of any kind, persists, a testament to the enduring love for a son, a friend, a person who is deeply missed.

Last Seen: Aug 24, 2014

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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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP12984 • Found Sep 10, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–60 vs 38
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away
TimingFound 2 weeks after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%189 lb vs 210 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
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 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7"–5'10" vs 6'1"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Hollis, New York - unidentified case UP17867
John Doe — Hollis, New York
UP17867 • Found Apr 3, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%90 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'1"
Weight 87%245 lb vs 210 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP101001 • Found Feb 28, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5"–5'11" vs 6'1"
78%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP70353 • Found May 7, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 36%5'8" vs 6'1"
Weight 78%166 lb vs 210 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP55994 • Found Sep 22, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 36%5'6"–5'8" vs 6'1"
Weight 91%160–180 lb vs 210 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP89757 • Found Jun 4, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 19–49 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11"–6'1" vs 6'1"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Fairmont Heights, Maryland
UP17706 • Found Dec 13, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 71%119 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'1" vs 6'1"
76%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP17665 • Found Oct 27, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5"–5'10" vs 6'1"
76%Possible
John Doe — Pipersville, Pennsylvania
UP149049 • Found Jun 6, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 82%170 lb vs 210 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
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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