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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP23241) and 4 other sources
In the pre-dawn hours of a cold December morning in 1983, 66-year-old Harold 'Wes' Dailey began his routine journey from his home in East Windsor, New Jersey. It was approximately 5 a.m. on December 7th when he departed, presumably heading for his part-time job in Brooklyn, New York. Known as a reliable man, his failure to arrive at his destination and the subsequent silence set off alarms among those who knew him. Harold was a man of notable stature, standing at 6 feet 2 inches and weighing around 225 pounds. At the time of his disappearance, he had graying, balding hair and blue eyes. His sudden and unexplained absence left a void filled with questions and a deep sense of concern for his well-being.

The circumstances surrounding Harold Dailey's disappearance are shrouded in mystery, with very few details available to the public. He was last seen at his residence in the quiet community of East Windsor, a detail that marks the starting point of a journey that seemingly had no end. The lack of information regarding his means of transportation, what he was last seen wearing, or any individuals he may have been with has made the investigation particularly challenging. No public appeals for information or significant leads have been widely reported in the years that have passed, leaving his case to grow cold with the passage of time. The silence in the public record mirrors the silence from Harold himself, a poignant testament to the enduring uncertainty of his fate.

Decades have passed since Harold Dailey was last seen, and his case remains an unsolved and poignant mystery. The official investigation, handled by the New Jersey State Police, has not yielded any public breakthroughs or answers for his loved ones. The narrative of his disappearance is starkly simple: a man left his home for work and was never heard from again. The absence of further information, of witnesses, or of any discovered evidence has left a vacuum of the unknown. The overview of this case is one of quiet disappearance and lingering questions, a story without a conclusion that continues to be a source of sorrow and bewilderment for those who remember the man who vanished into the early morning darkness.

Last Seen: Dec 7, 1983

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP17481
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP17481 • Found Aug 18, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 66
Race 100%White
Location 92%41 mi away
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'2"
Weight 47%150 lb vs 225 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP9245
John Doe — New York, New York
UP9245 • Found Jun 24, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 66 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%42 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'2"
Weight 98%200 lb vs 225 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — Jersey City, New Jersey
UP1786 • Found Mar 1, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 48–68 vs 66 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%41 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'2"
77%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP6121
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP6121 • Found Apr 18, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 65–85 vs 66 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"
Weight 52%154 lb vs 225 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP8030
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP8030 • Found Apr 3, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 66 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"
Weight 100%236 lb vs 225 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP8470
John Doe — New York, New York
UP8470 • Found Sep 14, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 66 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%42 mi away
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 52%5'10" vs 6'2"
Weight 47%150 lb vs 225 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP9756
John Doe — New York, New York
UP9756 • Found Jul 15, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 66 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%42 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 52%5'10" vs 6'2"
Weight 84%185 lb vs 225 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
76%Possible
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 94%Est. 50–65 vs 66 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away
TimingFound 25 years after last seen
Height 68%5'11" vs 6'2"
Weight 91%192 lb vs 225 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7499
John Doe — New York, New York
UP7499 • Found Sep 3, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 66 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%42 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 6'2"
Weight 80%180 lb vs 225 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Pennsylvania
UP13638 • Found Oct 19, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 94%Est. 50–65 vs 66 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away
TimingFound 30 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"

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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