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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP19278) and 6 other sources
Joel Fernandez, aged 38, disappeared on November 28, 2012, from his home in Orlando, Florida. He was last seen walking away from his residence on Tam Drive after stepping outside to smoke a cigarette. He never returned and has not been heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, Joel was wearing a dark blue jacket, a red and gray striped shirt, gray pants, black shoes, and a New York baseball cap. He also had a medical condition that required medication, which he did not have with him when he went missing.

There are few details about the circumstances surrounding Joel's disappearance, and despite efforts from the Orange County Sheriff's Office and his family, the case remains unsolved. Joel's family continues to seek answers, and his case was highlighted in a 2020 press conference aimed at drawing attention to cold cases in the area. Investigators continue to urge anyone with information to come forward to help bring closure to his family.

Last Seen: Nov 28, 2012

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Orlando, Florida
UP79499 • Found Nov 10, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'0"
Weight 76%129 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP14440
John Doe — Florida
UP14440 • Found Jun 14, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 38
Race 100%White
Location 76%96 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'0" vs 5'0"
Weight 90%140 lb vs 165 lb
76%Possible
John Doe — Ocklawaha, Florida
UP15521 • Found Nov 5, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'0"
75%Possible
John Doe — Daytona Beach, Florida - unidentified case UP102295
John Doe — Daytona Beach, Florida
UP102295 • Found Dec 31, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%49 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 75%5'2"–5'10" vs 5'0"

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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