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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP21817) and 1 other source
It was a routine morning in Las Vegas, Nevada, when 65-year-old Carl F. Konoski said goodbye to his wife and left their home for work, just as he did every other day. He was dressed in black slacks, a blue button-down shirt, and black shoes, accessorized with a gold watch and his gold wedding band. He had several distinct scars: one on his chest, an abdominal scar, and another on his left calf. Carl was a Caucasian male, standing six feet tall and weighing between 225 and 230 pounds, with graying hair and brown eyes. That departure, however, was the last time his wife or anyone who knew him would ever see him again. He has not been seen or heard from since that day.

The days turned into weeks with no word from Carl, and a profound sense of unease settled over his family. Approximately two weeks after he was last seen, a significant piece of evidence in his disappearance was discovered. The Toyota Camry he had been driving was found parked at McCarren International Airport. The discovery of his vehicle added a puzzling layer to the investigation, which was being handled by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. The car was impounded and processed for any clues that might shed light on Carl's whereabouts, but what happened after he left his car in the airport parking lot remains a mystery.

The investigation into Carl Konoski's disappearance has continued over the years, becoming a cold case. Despite the passage of time, his family has not given up hope for answers. DNA samples from his daughter were submitted and are on file, a silent testament to the enduring search for a resolution. The case is a somber reminder of the ambiguity and lingering questions that surround a person's sudden disappearance. The narrative of Carl Konoski's case is one of an ordinary day that took an inexplicable turn, leaving a family with unanswered questions and an ongoing search for a husband and father who vanished without a trace. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance, particularly the discovery of his car at the airport, have left investigators and his loved ones to grapple with numerous possibilities, none of which have led to a definitive conclusion about what became of him.

Last Seen: Jul 15, 2002

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Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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 — Las Vegas, Nevada - unidentified case UP50658
John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
UP50658 • Found Mar 29, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 68–82 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%210 lb vs 225–230 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
UP6749 • Found Dec 28, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Henderson, Nevada
UP135976 • Found Nov 17, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'0"
77%Possible
John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada - unidentified case UP229
John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
UP229 • Found Jan 3, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"
Weight 0%102 lb vs 225–230 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
76%Possible
John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
UP52566 • Found Jul 19, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%205 lb vs 225–230 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
75%Possible
John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
UP232 • Found Sep 1, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 60–78 vs 65
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 weeks after last seen
Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"
Weight 0%93 lb vs 225–230 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray

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