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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22120) and 3 other sources
Vincent Fitzroy Arthurs, a 52-year-old man, was reported missing on April 15, 1994, while working as a pastry chef aboard the cruise ship Sovereign of the Seas. He had been employed by Royal Caribbean for thirteen years. On that fateful day, the ship was at sea between Coco Bay, Bahamas, and Miami, Florida. Arthurs was last seen on board, but by the time the ship docked in Miami, he had vanished without a trace.

After his disappearance, investigators discovered that Arthurs had left behind his personal belongings on the ship, which raised concerns about his fate. There were indications of possible foul play, particularly given that he left a family behind, including a wife and nine children. His brother expressed concerns that something may have happened to him, contributing to the ongoing mystery surrounding his case.

Despite ongoing investigations by the Miami-Dade Police Department, no definitive leads have emerged to explain Vincent Arthurs's disappearance. His case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek any information that could assist in resolving this cold case.

Last Seen: Apr 15, 1994

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP6878 • Found Nov 14, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'7"
79%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5676
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5676 • Found Dec 8, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Weight 100%178 lb vs 165–166 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP6777 • Found Oct 28, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP147920 • Found Aug 28, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 28 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Weight 0%68 lb vs 165–166 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Immokalee, Florida
UP1106 • Found Jan 17, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 78%90 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Weight 97%185 lb vs 165–166 lb
76%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5750 • Found Jul 1, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 41–50 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 68%5'10" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 165–166 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Key Biscayne, Florida
UP102165 • Found Jan 17, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 29 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Weight 81%133 lb vs 165–166 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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