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John Perez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Miami, Florida on Jan 13, 1998

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Victim Details

Jan 30, 2012

Feb 7, 2023

John

Perez

66

38

67 inches

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 13, 1998

Miami

Florida

Miami-Dade County

33155

No

11308

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/

28863-V

Jan 16, 1998

Miami-Dade Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 16, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP13778) and 7 other sources
John Anthony Perez, aged 38, was last seen on January 13, 1998, when he and a friend, Raul Diaz, embarked on a fishing trip from Miami to the Bahamas. The two were traveling on a 25-foot blue and white 1986 Offshore open fishing boat. They were accompanied by two other friends in a separate boat. During their journey, rough seas caused Perez and Diaz to lose contact with the second boat. Neither Perez nor Diaz were ever seen again, and their boat has never been found.

Despite searches, no sign of Perez or his friend has surfaced since that day. The circumstances surrounding their disappearance remain unclear, though rough sea conditions are believed to have played a significant role. Perez, a Hispanic male with brown hair and brown eyes, had distinctive marks on his face and chest. He remains classified as lost/injured missing, and authorities continue to investigate the case.
Last Seen: Jan 13, 1998

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • John Anthony Perez - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP13778
  • 4649DMFL - John Anthony Perez - Doe Network
  • Raul Marrero Diaz - The Charley Project
  • Florida Lostnmissing - NamUs MP # 13778 #Missing JOHN ...
  • Missing Persons - Miami-Dade County
  • Raul Marrero Diaz

    • 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.

    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP6750
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP6750 • Found Aug 8, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–58 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%174 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Fort Lauderdale, Florida - unidentified case UP570
    John Doe — Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    UP570 • Found Aug 7, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 36–50 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%29 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1059
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP1059 • Found Oct 21, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 36–45 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5788
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP5788 • Found Jul 22, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 73%130 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP6253
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP6253 • Found Apr 28, 2009
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1031
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP1031 • Found Aug 26, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'10" vs 5'7"
    Weight 99%152 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP5604 • Found Jul 20, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP6083 • Found Apr 29, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'10" vs 5'7"
    Weight 58%120 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Hialeah Gardens, Florida
    UP1094 • Found Sep 8, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 25–55 vs 38
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 98%151 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1016
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP1016 • Found Feb 24, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'10" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%156 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    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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