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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP26649) and 3 other sources
It was on May 7, 1992, that Mario J. Harrington, a 41-year-old man, was last seen at his residence in Westampton, New Jersey. On the day he went missing, he reportedly told people he was going to Philadelphia to visit his mother. However, a subsequent conversation with his mother revealed that he never made it to her home, raising immediate concerns for his welfare. Harrington had strong family connections in both New Jersey and the Philadelphia area, making his failure to arrive at his mother's house and his subsequent silence all the more alarming to those who knew him. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Black male, standing between 5'8' and 5'10' tall and weighing between 160 and 170 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes and was known to wear glasses for nearsightedness.

The investigation into Mario Harrington's disappearance was opened by the Westampton Township Police Department. Despite the passage of time, details about the specific actions taken in the early days and weeks of the investigation are not widely available in public sources. The case has been documented by various missing persons organizations in the hope of generating new leads. He was also known by the nicknames Mario Zomoro, Lying Jack, and Talking Jack. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, with no public information available regarding any potential foul play or whether he may have left on his own accord for reasons unknown.

The case of Mario Harrington is an enduring mystery that has left a family searching for answers for decades. His disappearance from his home after stating a clear intention to visit his mother, and then never arriving, created a void of information that has yet to be filled. The lack of public updates or significant breaks in the case over the years has only deepened the uncertainty for his loved ones and the community. The investigation, now decades old, continues to be a poignant reminder of the unresolved questions that can haunt a family and a community when someone vanishes without a trace.

Last Seen: May 7, 1992

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.

86%Strong
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP55416 • Found Apr 11, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 89%Est. 25–40 vs 41
Race 100%Black
Location 97%22 mi away
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'1" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%180–210 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7055
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP7055 • Found Sep 15, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 86%62 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7262
John Doe — New York, New York
UP7262 • Found Jul 3, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 84%68 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7820
John Doe — New York, New York
UP7820 • Found Aug 23, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 85%63 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP17052
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP17052 • Found Oct 8, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%18 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 88%196 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP7000
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP7000 • Found Apr 27, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 82%75 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 96%140 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP7608
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP7608 • Found Sep 6, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 82%75 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 96%140 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP7606
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP7606 • Found Aug 10, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 82%75 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 90%195 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7952
John Doe — New York, New York
UP7952 • Found Mar 11, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 41
Race 100%Black
Location 84%68 mi away
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 55%220 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP8325
John Doe — New York, New York
UP8325 • Found Apr 25, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 41
Race 100%Black
Location 85%63 mi away
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
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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