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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP19488) and 3 other sources
Stephen Zagarella, a 37‑year‑old white male, was last seen in Fort Pierce, Florida on **October 1, 2002**, according to records in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System and NamUs case MP19488.

Zagarella’s physical description at the time of disappearance is recorded as approximately **5 ft 7 inches** tall, weighing about **175 lbs**, with **black hair**, **brown eyes**, and Caucasian ethnicity.

NamUs formally identifies the case as #MP19488 for Stephen Vincent Zagarella, with the **date of last contact confirmed as October 1, 2002**. Beyond that, the publicly accessible NamUs entry does not list aliases, detailed circumstances of disappearance, or distinguishing physical features; much of the demographic and case‑specific information remains hidden or restricted to investigative agencies.

A local listing published by SpotCrime under Port St. Lucie / Fort Pierce missing persons further confirms Zagarella’s disappearance details: missing age 37, estimated current age 59, last seen Fort Pierce on that same October 1, 2002 date, including the same physical description statistics and case number MP19488.

There is limited publicly accessible information about the circumstances of his disappearance. No additional data appears on major databases such as The Doe Network's published crates for that year, which list dozens of missing persons but provide few details on Zagarella specifically beyond the case index listing.

Further follow‑up reporting from early 2023 noted local law enforcement searches in St. Lucie County following tips related to missing persons, but none seem directly tied to Zagarella’s case. One item mentions that the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System maintains his case listing, and that his last known address was linked to a residence on Palmetto Drive—but no definitive follow‑up outcomes or findings were disclosed.

No details about possible vehicles, clothing, itinerary, witnesses, or events surrounding the disappearance are publicly provided. In summary, while basic demographic and last‑seen information is concretely recorded in multiple national and local databases, the specific circumstances surrounding Stephen Zagarella’s disappearance in Fort Pierce, Florida on **October 1, 2002** remain largely unreported or withheld from public view.

Last Seen: Oct 1, 2002

Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Fort Lauderdale, Florida - unidentified case UP570
John Doe — Fort Lauderdale, Florida
UP570 • Found Aug 7, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 36–50 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%91 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Orlando, Florida - unidentified case UP2299
John Doe — Orlando, Florida
UP2299 • Found Nov 11, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 25–35 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%99 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Lake Worth, Florida
UP1023 • Found Nov 11, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 20–60 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%59 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 96%154 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Winter Garden, Florida - unidentified case UP1027
John Doe — Winter Garden, Florida
UP1027 • Found Dec 8, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 36–45 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%109 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
75%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1016
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP1016 • Found Feb 24, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 72%117 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 68%5'10" vs 5'7"
Weight 98%156 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1031
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP1031 • Found Aug 26, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 72%117 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 68%5'10" vs 5'7"
Weight 94%152 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — West Palm Beach, Florida - unidentified case UP1030
John Doe — West Palm Beach, Florida
UP1030 • Found Jun 22, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 21–35 vs 37 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 88%53 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 71%132 lb vs 175 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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