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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP116091) and 4 other sources
In the late summer of 2023, a profound sense of worry began to settle over the family and friends of Anthony Bowen. On August 8th of that year, the 60-year-old man was last seen in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens, New York. When he was last spotted, he was wearing a grey puff jacket, a detail that remains a simple but stark final image for those who know him. His sudden disappearance from the bustling city streets marked the beginning of an agonizing wait for answers, a wait that has stretched on with no clear end in sight for those who hold him dear.

Anthony is described as a Black/African American man, standing five feet, seven inches tall and weighing approximately 240 pounds. He has both black hair and black eyes. Compounding the concern for his well-being is the fact that Anthony is disabled, a vulnerability that makes his unexplained absence all the more alarming. These details, while painting a picture of Anthony for those who have never met him, do little to comfort his loved ones who are desperate for his safe return. Each passing day without word deepens the mystery of where he might be and what could have happened to him.

The New York City Police Department's Missing Persons Squad is the investigating agency in charge of Anthony's case, tasked with piecing together the timeline and circumstances leading up to the moment he vanished. Despite official efforts, information about his whereabouts remains elusive, leaving a void in the lives of those who are anxiously awaiting any news. The case of Anthony Bowen is a somber reminder of how quickly a person can disappear, even from a familiar environment. His absence has left a community with unanswered questions and a family grappling with the uncertainty of a loved one who went missing without a trace.

Last Seen: Aug 8, 2023

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP140932
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP140932 • Found Mar 3, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 60 when missing
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 73%183 lb vs 240 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP121064
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP121064 • Found Apr 12, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 60
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 39%153 lb vs 240 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Newark, New Jersey - unidentified case UP144221
John Doe — Newark, New Jersey
UP144221 • Found Dec 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 60 when missing
Location 98%18 mi away
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 26%142 lb vs 240 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP154360
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP154360 • Found Dec 31, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 60 when missing
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 34%149 lb vs 240 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Lawrence, New York - unidentified case UP154504
John Doe — Lawrence, New York
UP154504 • Found Dec 23, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 60 when missing
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 65%176 lb vs 240 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP158322
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP158322 • Found Apr 16, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 60 when missing
Location 99%14 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%236 lb vs 240 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP106663
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP106663 • Found Jul 24, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 60
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 56%168 lb vs 240 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP145041
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP145041 • Found May 10, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 60 when missing
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 0%85–100 lb vs 240 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — New Haven, Connecticut - unidentified case UP112292
John Doe — New Haven, Connecticut
UP112292 • Found Nov 12, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 60
Location 86%61 mi away
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 57%169 lb vs 240 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP133644
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP133644 • Found Oct 14, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 60 when missing
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 6%125 lb vs 240 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black

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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