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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP28026) and 2 other sources
In the summer of 2012, a sense of unease settled over a community in Stamford, Connecticut, following the disappearance of 40-year-old Pedro Hernandez-Perez. A friend of his was the last person known to have seen him on the Fourth of July. When days turned into weeks with no word from Hernandez-Perez, concern grew, and he was officially reported as a missing person. At the time he was last seen, he was described as being 5'6' tall and weighing approximately 170 pounds, with brown hair. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were not immediately clear, leaving his friends and family with a profound sense of worry and a multitude of unanswered questions. The initial report of his disappearance marked the beginning of a long and frustrating search for answers.

The investigation into the whereabouts of Pedro Hernandez-Perez was launched by the Stamford Police Department. Authorities began the process of gathering information, speaking with those who knew him and trying to piece together a timeline of his last known movements. Despite their efforts, very little information has surfaced in the years since he vanished. The case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System a national database for missing persons, in the hope that it might generate new leads from a wider audience. This public listing ensures that his case remains visible to law enforcement agencies and the public across the country, a quiet but constant appeal for any piece of information that might help to bring him home.

The case of Pedro Hernandez-Perez is a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear each year, leaving behind a void in the lives of their loved ones. With the passage of time, the hope of a resolution may dim, but it never fully extinguishes. The investigation remains open, a silent testament to a life interrupted and a story without an ending. The overview of this case is one of a man who vanished without a trace, and the enduring effort to uncover the truth behind his disappearance continues, driven by the hope that one day, his family will have the answers they have sought for so long.

Last Seen: Jul 4, 2012

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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.

85%Strong
John Doe — Corona, New York - unidentified case UP56364
John Doe — Corona, New York
UP56364 • Found Oct 16, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 95%27 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 66%125 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Name: same last name as tentative name (Angel Hernandez)
84%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 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%171 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP15975
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP15975 • Found Aug 31, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%22 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 76%207 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP154360
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP154360 • Found Dec 31, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%24 mi away
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 95%149 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP115204
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP115204 • Found Dec 26, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 93%147 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Staten Island, New York - unidentified case UP84078
John Doe — Staten Island, New York
UP84078 • Found May 26, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%42 mi away
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%178 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Flushing, New York - unidentified case UP65221
John Doe — Flushing, New York
UP65221 • Found Nov 8, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%25 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%169 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP113980
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP113980 • Found Dec 21, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%27 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 52%5'2" vs 5'6"
Weight 99%188 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Name: same last name as tentative name (Fernando Hernandez-)
81%Moderate
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 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 87%142 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP114813
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP114813 • Found Nov 19, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%24 mi away
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
Weight 96%150 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black 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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