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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP15488) and 4 other sources
In the late summer of 2009, a man named Michael O'Driscoll vanished from the streets of Hackensack, New Jersey. At 53 years old, Michael was experiencing homelessness at the time of his disappearance. He was last seen on or around September 1, 2009, and after that day, no one reported hearing from him again. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are not widely known, and there is very little information available about his last known activities or interactions. His case is characterized by a lack of detailed information, leaving his loved ones and investigators with many unanswered questions.

Michael is described as a white male with graying hair, possibly balding, and brown eyes. He stood between 5 feet 8 inches and 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighed somewhere in the range of 140 to 160 pounds. He had several distinguishing physical features, including a scar on his abdomen and needle marks on his arms and hands. Unfortunately, there is no information available regarding the clothing he was wearing at the time he went missing, nor are there any details about any personal belongings he may have had with him. These sparse details create a challenging picture for those trying to piece together the final moments before he disappeared.

The investigation into Michael's disappearance was officially reported to the Bergen County Sheriff's Department on November 25, 2011, more than two years after he was last seen. The significant delay in reporting him missing could have contributed to the difficulties in gathering timely information and potential leads. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, his case remains unsolved. The lack of public information and the passage of time have made it a challenging case to resolve. The overview of this case is one of a vulnerable individual who disappeared without a trace, leaving behind a profound sense of uncertainty and a lingering hope for answers.

Last Seen: Sep 1, 2009

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.

86%Strong
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7425
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP7425 • Found May 21, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 53
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 54%206 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Staten Island, New York - unidentified case UP75898
John Doe — Staten Island, New York
UP75898 • Found Jul 3, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%23 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP17506
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP17506 • Found Feb 5, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 80%190 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Kearny, New Jersey
UP15192 • Found Apr 24, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
82%Moderate
John Doe — Hempstead, New York
UP8861 • Found Jan 3, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP115204
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP115204 • Found Dec 26, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 70%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP75991
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP75991 • Found Nov 19, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 100%143 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — New York - unidentified case UP16245
John Doe — New York
UP16245 • Found May 25, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 97%177 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP11411
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP11411 • Found Jan 12, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP9868
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP9868 • Found Sep 9, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 140–160 lb

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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