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John Valaitis Jr Missing Person Case

Last seen in Summit, New Jersey on Feb 9, 2013

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Victim Details

Nov 19, 2013

Jan 9, 2024

John

Valaitis Jr

78

65

72 inches

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Feb 9, 2013

Summit

New Jersey

Union County

07901

14548

Summit Police Department

Summit

New Jersey

Union County

07901

512 Springfield Avenue, New Jersey

9082730051

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.cityofsummit.org/231/Police-Department

13-18994

Jul 26, 2013

Summit Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22691) and 3 other sources
In the winter of 2013, a 65-year-old man named John Peter Valaitis Jr. vanished from the community of Summit, New Jersey. The last known contact with him was on February 9th of that year. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male, standing six feet tall and weighing around 200 pounds. He had a full head of brown hair with salt and pepper coloring along his face and sides, and a mustache of the same color. His eyes were brown and almond-shaped. The report of his disappearance was officially filed with the Summit Police Department several months later.

John was known to be an active outdoorsman who generally kept to himself. He possessed experience in pest control. Concerns for his well-being were heightened by a history of alcohol abuse and possible cardiac problems. Despite the passage of time, the specific details of what he was wearing or any personal belongings he may have had with him when he was last seen have not been publicly detailed. Similarly, there is no available information regarding his means of transportation at the time he went missing.

The investigation into the disappearance of John Valaitis Jr. was opened by the Summit Police Department. His case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System where it is documented as case number MP22691. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and there is very little information available to the public regarding the investigation. The case of John Valaitis Jr. is a quiet one, with few public appeals for information and a scarcity of media coverage, leaving many unanswered questions for those who knew him and the community he left behind.
Last Seen: Feb 9, 2013

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • John Peter Valaitis Jr - New Jersey Missing Person Directory
  • NJ- John Peter Valaitis Jr., 65, Summit, 9 Feb 2013 | Websleuths

    • 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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Pennsylvania
    UP13638 • Found Oct 19, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 65
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%51 mi away
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP50249
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP50249 • Found Apr 24, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 65 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%19 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 97%177 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP16483
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP16483 • Found May 1, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 50–80 vs 65
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%202 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP75991
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP75991 • Found Nov 19, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 65 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
    Weight 60%143 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP102635
    John Doe — Queens, New York
    UP102635 • Found Apr 9, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–80 vs 65 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%32 mi away
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 83%237 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Green vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Staten Island, New York - unidentified case UP75898
    John Doe — Staten Island, New York
    UP75898 • Found Jul 3, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 65 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%16 mi away
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"
    Weight 63%145 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Newark, New Jersey
    UP65093 • Found Mar 9, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 48–70 vs 65 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4"–5'10" vs 6'0"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Hollis, New York - unidentified case UP17867
    John Doe — Hollis, New York
    UP17867 • Found Apr 3, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 65%Est. 40–60 vs 65 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%32 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'2" vs 6'0"
    Weight 75%245 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — New York - unidentified case UP16245
    John Doe — New York
    UP16245 • Found May 25, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 65 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"
    Weight 97%177 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP12984 • Found Sep 10, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 63%Est. 35–60 vs 65 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%67 mi away
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%189 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 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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