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Romiro Carias-romero Missing Person Case

Last seen in New Brunswick, New Jersey on Jul 22, 2011

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Victim Details

Nov 2, 2011

Jun 19, 2024

Romiro

Carias-romero

72

57

61 inches

145 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 22, 2011

New Brunswick

New Jersey

Middlesex County

08901

10957

Franklin Township Police Department

Somerset

New Jersey

Somerset County

08873

Jolanda Lacewell

Detective

475 DeMott Lane, New Jersey

7328732300

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.franklintwpnj.org/government/departments/police

11033793

Jul 25, 2011

Franklin Township Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Black

Black

Oct 9, 2026


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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP12851) and 1 other source
Male Romiro Carias-Romero was 57 years old when he was last seen on July 22, 2011, in New Brunswick, New Jersey. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Hispanic or Latino and White/Caucasian male, standing at approximately 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighing around 145 pounds. He had gray or partially gray hair and black eyes. A notable distinguishing physical feature is a scar on the left side of his abdomen. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and there is no information available regarding the clothing and accessories he was wearing at the time he went missing.

The investigation into the disappearance of Romiro Carias-Romero is being handled by the Franklin Township Police Department. His case is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System as #MP12851. DNA from his son has been submitted and is on file at the national CODIS database, which could be used for comparison if unidentified remains are discovered. The case has also been noted as one of the unsolved missing person cases being looked at by the New Brunswick Police Department's Cold Case Unit, which re-examines evidence and re-interviews witnesses in long-unresolved cases.

Over a decade has passed since Romiro Carias-Romero was last seen, and his case remains an active missing person investigation. The lack of public information regarding any leads or potential suspects has made this a challenging case for law enforcement and a source of enduring uncertainty for his family. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance that has left many questions unanswered. Despite the passage of time, efforts continue within law enforcement to hopefully one day provide clarity and resolution to the family of Romiro Carias-Romero.
Last Seen: Jul 22, 2011

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    • 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.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — New Brunswick, New Jersey - unidentified case UP17386
    John Doe — New Brunswick, New Jersey
    UP17386 • Found Jul 23, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 57 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'4" vs 5'1"
    Weight 95%163 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP119751
    John Doe — Queens, New York
    UP119751 • Found Apr 4, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 57 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%35 mi away
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0" vs 5'1"
    Weight 90%123 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 70%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Black vs Black
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP11411
    John Doe — Queens, New York
    UP11411 • Found Jan 12, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 57 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%38 mi away
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'5" vs 5'1"
    Weight 100%147 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP108751
    John Doe — Queens, New York
    UP108751 • Found Sep 6, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 57 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%37 mi away
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'1"
    Weight 100%141 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 70%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    78%Possible
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP16578
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP16578 • Found Oct 29, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 84%Est. 35–55 vs 57 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%31 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'1"
    Weight 97%162 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Newark, New Jersey - unidentified case UP12406
    John Doe — Newark, New Jersey
    UP12406 • Found Dec 16, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 40–80 vs 57 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%23 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0" vs 5'1"
    Weight 94%126 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP99253
    John Doe — Manhattan, New York
    UP99253 • Found Jan 6, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 57 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%33 mi away
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'4" vs 5'1"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 70%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    76%Possible
    John Doe — West Creek, New Jersey - unidentified case UP11919
    John Doe — West Creek, New Jersey
    UP11919 • Found Dec 19, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 57 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%59 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'6" vs 5'1"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP86658
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP86658 • Found Oct 16, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 57 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 94%32 mi away
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'1"
    Weight 98%129 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP84639
    John Doe — Bronx, New York
    UP84639 • Found Aug 21, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 57 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 92%40 mi away
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'1"
    Weight 100%158 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 70%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black

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