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Nelson Souza Missing Person Case

Last seen in Bayshore, New York on Jan 06, 1974

Victim Details

Created

Nov 25, 2013

Case Added

Jan 27, 2021

Firstname

Nelson

Lastname

Souza

Current Age

108

Age At Disappearance

Height

66 inches

Weight

135 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Jan 06, 1974

City

Bayshore

State

New York

County

Suffolk County

Agency ID

14566

Agency Name

Suffolk County Police Department

Agency City

Yaphank

Agency State

New York

Agency County

Suffolk County

Agency Zip Code

11980

Agency Contact

Agency Address

30 Yaphank Ave, New York

Agency Phone

6318526110

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

74-005386

Primary Agency

Suffolk County Police Department

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

07/11/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Nelson Souza, a 56-year-old man, was last seen on January 6, 1974, in Bayshore, New York. He was reported missing by his roommate after leaving home and failing to return. At the time, Nelson was recovering from recent stomach surgery and may have been heading to a hospital in Connecticut for further treatment. He was described as 5'6", weighing approximately 135 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Souza was last seen wearing a brown jacket, beige pants, and brown boots.

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Last Seen: Jan 06, 1974

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Missing Person / NamUs #MP22731

Nelson Souza Missing Person Case

Last seen in Bayshore, New York on Jan 06, 1974

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