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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP26315) and 5 other sources
In the summer of 1996, 41-year-old Paul M. Eichhorn vanished from Burlington, New Jersey. The precise date of his last contact remains unknown, adding a layer of ambiguity to a case that has now stretched on for decades. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male, standing at 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing between 200 and 280 pounds. He had brown hair and very light blue eyes. A possible prior surgery on an unknown knee is also noted as a distinguishing physical feature. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are sparse, and very little is known about what might have led to him going missing.

The investigation into Paul Eichhorn's disappearance is being handled by the New Jersey State Police Major Crime Bureau Homicide North Unit. His case is listed in national missing persons databases, including the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. Despite the passage of time, his case officially remains active and unsolved. Over the years, efforts to generate new leads have unfortunately not yielded significant breakthroughs. Investigators continue to urge anyone with any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward in the hopes of providing answers to his family.

The lack of concrete details has left a void in the narrative of Paul Eichhorn's life and disappearance. With no substantial leads having surfaced since he was last seen, the case has grown cold. The overview of this case is one of enduring mystery. A man in his early forties disappeared without a clear trace, leaving behind a life and a family searching for closure. The official investigation persists, a testament to the hope that one day, new information will emerge to shed light on what happened to Paul M. Eichhorn in the summer of 1996.

Last Seen: Jul 1, 1996

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 — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP16610 • Found Oct 25, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 41
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%190 lb vs 200–280 lb
83%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6932
John Doe — New York, New York
UP6932 • Found Oct 17, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 41
Race 100%White
Location 85%63 mi away
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 83%155 lb vs 200–280 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6883
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6883 • Found Sep 11, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 41
Race 100%White
Location 86%62 mi away
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 95%170 lb vs 200–280 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
82%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5996
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5996 • Found Jan 22, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%62 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 96%171 lb vs 200–280 lb
Hair 50%Red vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP16508 • Found Nov 8, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 72%142 lb vs 200–280 lb
81%Moderate
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP16609 • Found Mar 19, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 95%170 lb vs 200–280 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Woodbridge, New Jersey
UP1497 • Found Jan 17, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%45 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 99%175 lb vs 200–280 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP5268
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP5268 • Found Dec 14, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%72 mi away
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%192 lb vs 200–280 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5231
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5231 • Found Jun 7, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%63 mi away
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%181 lb vs 200–280 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP2834
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP2834 • Found Dec 13, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%244 lb vs 200–280 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

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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