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John Simonelli Missing Person Case

Last seen in Pawtucket, Rhode Island on Jul 11, 1994

Victim Details

Jan 19, 2012

Apr 25, 2024

John

Simonelli

53

21

68 inches

70 inches

165 lbs

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 11, 1994

Pawtucket

Rhode Island

Providence County

02860

11237

Rhode Island State Police

North Scituate

Rhode Island

Providence County

02857

Headquarters, Rhode Island

4014441000

State

Law Enforcement

11RIX1-992-OF

Jul 20, 1994

Rhode Island State Police

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP13657) and 8 other sources
John Leo Simonelli was 21 years old when he was last seen in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on July 11, 1994. Public missing-person listings identify him as a White/Caucasian male and connect the case to NamUs number MP13657. The available public summaries do not describe the specific circumstances leading up to his disappearance, leaving the timeline sparse and the unanswered questions especially painful for those who knew and loved him.

At the time he disappeared, John was described as being between 5 feet 8 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing approximately 165 to 170 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes. One notable identifying feature listed for him is a tattoo of a gorilla on his left arm. He was reportedly wearing blue jeans and a white T-shirt when last seen, and the available case information indicates that no vehicle was associated with his disappearance.

The case is listed as having been reported to the Rhode Island State Police, with public case materials identifying Pawtucket in Providence County as the last known location. NamUs is a national clearinghouse for missing, unidentified, and unclaimed person cases, and John’s listing remains part of that public missing-person record.

Because the publicly available details are limited, John’s case remains defined by both the few facts that are known and the long absence of answers. More than three decades have passed since he was last seen, but his name, description, and identifying details continue to be shared so that anyone who may remember something from July 1994, or who may have learned information later, can still help bring clarity to his family and to the investigators responsible for his case.
Last Seen: Jul 11, 1994

Links to Additional Sources (8)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • 5541DMRI - John Leo Simonelli - Doe Network
  • Missing: John Leo Simonelli - Facebook
  • RI- John Leo Simonelli, 21, Pawtucket, 11 Jul 1994 | Websleuths
  • Case: 0311 Name: John Leo Simonelli Missing Since: July 11, 1994 ...
  • Missing: John Leo Simonelli – Gone Since 1994 - Instagram
  • The Missing John Leo Simonelli - The Lost & The Taken
  • Gone Since 1994 John Leo Simonelli was just 21 years old when ...

    • 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.

    78%Possible
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6049
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP6049 • Found May 15, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 64%155 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 81%132 lb vs 165–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5717
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP5717 • Found May 30, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 99%Est. 30–40 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 63%158 mi away
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 100%167 lb vs 165–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP5789
    John Doe — Bronx, New York
    UP5789 • Found Oct 16, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 66%147 mi away
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 58%116 lb vs 165–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6071
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP6071 • Found Aug 8, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 16–20 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 64%154 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 100%156 lb vs 165–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6047
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP6047 • Found May 1, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 64%155 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 165–170 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7267
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP7267 • Found Aug 31, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 64%154 mi away
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 56%115 lb vs 165–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Boston, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP16102
    John Doe — Boston, Massachusetts
    UP16102 • Found Feb 25, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%38 mi away
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 100%162 lb vs 165–170 lb
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP8825
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP8825 • Found Mar 16, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 64%156 mi away
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 100%168 lb vs 165–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5230
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP5230 • Found May 30, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 63%158 mi away
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 75%127 lb vs 165–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Cornwall, New York - unidentified case UP9820
    John Doe — Cornwall, New York
    UP9820 • Found Mar 19, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%140 mi away
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 165–170 lb
    Hair 60%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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