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Mario Garcia Missing Person Case

Last seen in Miami Beach, Florida on Jun 11, 1998

Victim Details

Jan 31, 2012

Feb 9, 2023

Mario

Garcia

70

42

68 inches

66 inches

180 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Jun 11, 1998

Miami Beach

Florida

Miami-Dade County

33139

No

11312

Miami-Dade Police Department

Doral

Florida

Miami-Dade County

33178

Suzanne Gowdie

Police Detective

1701 NW 87th Avenue #100, Florida

3057153300

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.miamidade.gov/police/

304150-V

Jun 18, 1998

Miami-Dade Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Sep 23, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP13783) and 2 other sources
Mario Garcia, 42, was last seen on June 11, 1998, in Miami Beach, Florida. At the time of his disappearance, Garcia was reportedly on his way to Miami International Airport to catch a flight to the Dominican Republic, but there is no evidence that he ever made it to his flight or reached his destination. His car, a green 1994 Nissan Pathfinder, was also not found. Garcia, originally from New York, worked in auto sales and was known to travel frequently to both Colombia and the Dominican Republic.

He had distinct physical characteristics, including a 3-inch scar on his neck and a tattoo of an eagle on his right forearm. At the time of his disappearance, foul play was suspected, as he vanished without a trace, and there have been no further developments in his case. Investigators continue to look into the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
Last Seen: Jun 11, 1998

Links to Additional Sources (2)

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  • Mario Garcia - The Charley Project
  • Missing Persons - Miami-Dade County

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

    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.

    82%Moderate
    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 42 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%178 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    UP12951 • Found Jan 30, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 97%23 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 65%132 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 70%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP5750 • Found Jul 1, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 41–50 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 98%160 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP147920 • Found Aug 28, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 0%68 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP6878 • Found Nov 14, 2009
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 91%Est. 55–70 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP95122 • Found Dec 7, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 87%140–150 lb vs 180 lb
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Coral Springs, Florida
    UP10146 • Found Jul 17, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 27–44 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 94%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Islamorada, Florida
    UP157312 • Found Nov 24, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 83%70 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–5'11" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 39%115 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 70%Black vs Gray
    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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