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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP28035) and 3 other sources
In the late autumn of 2013, a family's life was irrevocably altered by the silence that followed Thanksgiving Day. Nicky Valcin, a 41-year-old man from Stamford, Connecticut, was in contact with his loved ones on November 28, 2013, a day typically marked by togetherness and gratitude. However, that day would become a painful marker in time, the last instance his family would ever hear from him. In the days and weeks that followed, a quiet unease would grow into a profound and lasting concern as all attempts to reach Nicky went unanswered. His sudden and complete lack of communication was out of character, leaving his family grappling with a host of unanswered questions and a growing sense of dread. The vibrant life of a man who was a son, a brother, and a friend had seemingly paused without explanation, leaving a void filled with worry and uncertainty.

As the years have passed since Nicky Valcin’s disappearance, the narrative of his case has been defined by a painful scarcity of information. Standing at five feet nine inches and weighing around 210 pounds, Nicky is described as a Black man with a bald head and brown eyes, who wore glasses. Beyond these basic details, the circumstances surrounding the day he vanished remain almost entirely unknown to the public. There have been no widely reported details about his last known whereabouts, what he was wearing, or his state of mind in the time leading up to his disappearance. This lack of a clear timeline or any discernible evidence has left investigators with a challenging case from the outset. For his family, this absence of information has meant an agonizing and prolonged period of limbo, a continuous state of not knowing what happened to their loved one after he ceased all contact.

The official investigation into Nicky Valcin's disappearance is being handled by the Stamford Police Department. A formal missing person report was created, and his case is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under the number MP28035. Despite these official steps, there has been a noticeable lack of public updates or significant developments in the search for answers. The case has grown cold, a term that does little to convey the persistent warmth of hope held by his family. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance that left a family in enduring pain. The passage of over a decade has not diminished their need for answers, and the mystery of what happened to Nicky Valcin remains a poignant and unresolved story of loss and the search for closure.

Last Seen: Nov 28, 2013

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 Haven, Connecticut - unidentified case UP112292
John Doe — New Haven, Connecticut
UP112292 • Found Nov 12, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 93%37 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 81%169 lb vs 210 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP73621
John Doe — New York, New York
UP73621 • Found Sep 7, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 95%29 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%221 lb vs 210 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP69220
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP69220 • Found May 9, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 96%24 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 94%237 lb vs 210 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%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 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 97%23 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 84%172 lb vs 210 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
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 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 95%29 mi away
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 83%171 lb vs 210 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
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 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 94%34 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
Weight 55%146 lb vs 210 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP13630
John Doe — New York, New York
UP13630 • Found Oct 9, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 50–99 vs 41
Race 100%Black
Location 95%30 mi away
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%200 lb vs 210 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP12774
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP12774 • Found Jan 14, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 41
Race 100%Black
Location 93%35 mi away
TimingFound 7 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 0%101 lb vs 210 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Astoria, New York - unidentified case UP65684
John Doe — Astoria, New York
UP65684 • Found Jul 26, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 80%Est. 50–70 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 95%28 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 40%135 lb vs 210 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP67295
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP67295 • Found May 13, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 97%22 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 28%126 lb vs 210 lb
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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