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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP27201) and 3 other sources
In the seaside community of Beach Haven, New Jersey, 28-year-old Daniel James Rauh Jr. was last seen on October 14, 2014. A white male with sandy blond hair and hazel eyes, Daniel stood between 5'10" and 5'11" tall and weighed approximately 130 to 140 pounds. His appearance was marked by acne scars on his face and back, and he had a piercing in his upper lip. Friends and family knew him to often wear beat-up blue jeans, t-shirts, and pullovers. He was also known for frequently wearing sunglasses and a lip ring.

The circumstances surrounding Daniel's disappearance remain unsettlingly vague. On the day he was last seen, he had received a cash advance from his job, but he never returned to work after that. He vanished without his vehicle, and it is unknown what, if any, personal belongings he may have taken with him. Since that autumn day in 2014, there has been a distressing lack of information regarding his whereabouts or what might have happened to him. The case has generated very few leads, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions and a painful void.

The investigation into Daniel Rauh Jr.'s disappearance is being handled by the Wyckoff Police Department. Despite the passage of time, the case officially remains open, with law enforcement still hopeful for a breakthrough that might bring answers to his family. The lack of any significant developments has been a source of ongoing anguish for those who know and miss him. The overview of this case is one of sudden and unexplained absence, a young man who seemingly vanished after a routine day at work, leaving behind a mystery that endures.

Last Seen: Oct 14, 2014

Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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.

80%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 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'10" vs 5'10"–5'11"
78%Possible
John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey - unidentified case UP102185
John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey
UP102185 • Found Jan 7, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 19–39 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–5'11"
Weight 100%150–180 lb vs 130–140 lb
Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
77%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP55994 • Found Sep 22, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%57 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'10"–5'11"
Weight 90%160–180 lb vs 130–140 lb
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
77%Possible
John Doe — Lakewood, New Jersey
UP16881 • Found Jul 31, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%36 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"–5'11"
Weight 90%160 lb vs 130–140 lb
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
76%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP70353 • Found May 7, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 35–50 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%58 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"–5'11"
Weight 81%166 lb vs 130–140 lb
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
75%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP99882 • Found Jan 28, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%57 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 52%5'6" vs 5'10"–5'11"
Weight 100%123 lb vs 130–140 lb
75%Possible
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 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%84 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"–5'11"
Weight 79%168 lb vs 130–140 lb
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel

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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