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Pavel Kocsis Missing Person Case

Last seen in Las Vegas, Nevada on Oct 17, 1982

Victim Details

Mar 9, 2013

May 8, 2024

Pavel

Kocsis

73

29

67 inches

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 17, 1982

Las Vegas

Nevada

Clark County

13224

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Las Vegas

Nevada

Clark County

89106

400 South Martin Luther King Boulevard, Nevada

7028283111

Local

Law Enforcement

www.lvmpd.com

82-84298

Oct 18, 1982

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 18, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP19580) and 3 other sources
In the autumn of 1982, a 29-year-old political refugee from Romania named Pavel Kocsis vanished from Las Vegas, Nevada. He was last seen at the Bonnie Springs Ranch on the afternoon of October 17, 1982. At the time of his disappearance, Kocsis was described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing at 5'7' and weighing approximately 140 pounds. He was wearing a brown long-sleeved shirt and blue jeans. Originally from Romania, his English was reportedly poor. There was no vehicle known to be available to him, and it is believed he was on foot when he was last seen.

The circumstances surrounding Pavel Kocsis's disappearance remain shrouded in mystery, with very few details available to the public. His case is one of many unsolved missing person cases from that era in Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has listed his case among its cold cases, hoping that someone might come forward with information that could lead to a resolution. Over the decades, his disappearance has left a void of information and a lack of closure for those who may have known him.

The investigation into what happened to Pavel Kocsis has yielded little information over the years, and his case has grown cold. Despite the passage of time, law enforcement continues to seek answers. The hope remains that a crucial piece of information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, could surface and finally shed light on the events of that October day in 1982. The case of Pavel Kocsis serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who have gone missing, leaving behind unanswered questions and unresolved grief.
Last Seen: Oct 17, 1982

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Missing Persons, from NAMPN 1980 to 1986 - Poli-con-deaths
  • NV - Pavel Kocsis, 29, Las Vegas, 17 Oct 1982 | Websleuths

    • 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.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Nevada
    UP9102 • Found Oct 18, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 91%Est. 35–45 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Lake Mead Recreational Area, Nevada
    UP408 • Found Oct 10, 1982
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 29
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%41 mi away, same county
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Henderson, Nevada
    UP266 • Found Apr 5, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Mount Charleston, Nevada
    UP382 • Found Oct 30, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%29 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada - unidentified case UP11598
    John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
    UP11598 • Found Aug 29, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 31 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%141 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Victorville, California
    UP2603 • Found Oct 23, 1985
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 60%173 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%136 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Dolan Springs, Arizona - unidentified case UP12253
    John Doe — Dolan Springs, Arizona
    UP12253 • Found Oct 7, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%63 mi away
    TimingFound 31 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada - unidentified case UP288
    John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
    UP288 • Found Apr 7, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 23 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%137 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Nevada
    UP407 • Found Feb 11, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 23 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Nevada
    UP9029 • Found Sep 7, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 90%Est. 35–45 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"

    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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    Does anyone here have any info or heard rumors about sightings of Pavel Kocsis around Red Rock... ...Read More
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