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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP21484) and 2 other sources
In the autumn of 2005, a sense of quiet concern settled over a family in Central Islip, New York, when 47-year-old Vincente Menjivar vanished. On November 13th, he left his residence and did not return. His personal belongings were left behind, a silent testament to a life abruptly paused. Vincente, a man of Hispanic and White/Caucasian descent, stood at five feet seven inches tall and weighed approximately 170 pounds. He had short, curly black hair with some gray, and brown eyes. A burn scar on the left side of his face was a distinguishing feature. On the day he disappeared, he was wearing a white collared shirt, dress pants, and black shoes. He also had on his glasses, a silver watch with a silver band, and was carrying a belt, wallet, and key chain.

The days turned into weeks, and with no word from Vincente, his case was officially reported to the Suffolk County Police Department on December 4, 2005. An investigation into his disappearance was launched, but the circumstances surrounding his vanishing remained unclear. There was no indication of where he might have been headed or if he had planned to meet with anyone. The lack of information left his loved ones and investigators with a painful void of unanswered questions. His case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under the number MP21484.

Years have passed since Vincente Menjivar was last seen, and his case remains an open and unresolved missing person investigation. Despite the passage of time, there have been no significant public updates or new leads released by law enforcement. The initial details of his disappearance are all that is publicly known, leaving a narrative frozen in time. The lack of progress has been a source of ongoing anguish for those who knew and cared for him. The case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear each year, leaving behind a legacy of uncertainty and a community still hoping for answers.

Last Seen: Nov 13, 2005

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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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Hempstead, New York
UP8861 • Found Jan 3, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
Weight 91%145 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Uniondale, New York
UP9130 • Found Mar 28, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–46 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 93%147 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5555
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5555 • Found Aug 7, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 96%150 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP4961
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP4961 • Found Jun 30, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 47
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP115204
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP115204 • Found Dec 26, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%34 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 93%147 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7425
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP7425 • Found May 21, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%40 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 78%206 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5541
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5541 • Found Jun 5, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 87%142 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5603
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5603 • Found Aug 5, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 47
Race 100%White
Location 92%40 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
81%Moderate
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 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%177 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP11411
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP11411 • Found Jan 12, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
Weight 93%147 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Brown 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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