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Raul Diaz Missing Person Case

Last seen in Miami, Florida on Jan 13, 1998

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Victim Details

Jan 30, 2012

Feb 7, 2023

Raul

Diaz

59

31

67 inches

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 13, 1998

Miami

Florida

Miami-Dade County

33177

No

11305

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

Gray or Partially Gray

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 14, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP13776) and 4 other sources
Raul Marrero Diaz, a 31-year-old man, was last seen on January 13, 1998, in Miami, Florida. He and his friend, John Perez, embarked on a fishing trip to the Bahamas in a blue and white 25-foot Offshore open fishing boat. The pair were accompanied by two other friends in a separate boat. However, rough seas on that day caused Diaz and Perez's boat to disappear from view, and they were never heard from again.

Despite searches, there have been no signs of the men or their vessel, and their disappearance remains a mystery. Diaz had a scar on his back and was described as 5'7", weighing 180 pounds, with gray hair and hazel eyes at the time of his disappearance. Given the circumstances and lack of evidence, the case is classified as a lost/injured missing case, and authorities continue to investigate in hopes of finding answers.

The Miami-Dade Police Department is handling the investigation, and anyone with information is encouraged to reach out.
Last Seen: Jan 13, 1998

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Raul Marrero Diaz - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP13776
  • 4648DMFL - Raul Diaz - Doe Network
  • 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.

    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 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%40 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 98%160 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP1041
    John Doe — Florida
    UP1041 • Found Apr 22, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP6152 • Found Oct 17, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–34 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1881
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP1881 • Found Sep 11, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 26–35 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1059
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP1059 • Found Oct 21, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 89%Est. 36–45 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP6085 • Found Apr 29, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'11" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%182 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Bonita Springs, Florida - unidentified case UP1062
    John Doe — Bonita Springs, Florida
    UP1062 • Found Jul 12, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%100 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 82%146 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    78%Possible
    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 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 62%130 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5171
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP5171 • Found Feb 22, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'2"–5'9" vs 5'7"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Hialeah Gardens, Florida
    UP1094 • Found Sep 8, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 25–55 vs 31
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 88%151 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray

    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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