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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP13024) and 9 other sources
The disappearance of Luis Anthony Narvaez, a 27-year-old Hispanic male, has left his family and community searching for answers since March 9, 2010. Known to his loved ones as 'Pucho,' Luis was a son, a brother, and a father. His last known communication was a distressing phone call his mother received from a stranger on that Tuesday in March. The man stated that Luis was on the Bulkeley Bridge in Hartford, Connecticut, and was threatening to jump into the Connecticut River. During the call, Luis's mother could hear a struggle before the line went dead. The individual who called had reportedly tried to hold onto Luis by his belt to prevent him from jumping but had to let go to avoid being pulled over as well. Prior to this incident, Luis's mother had last seen him three days earlier, on March 6, 2010, as he was leaving his sister's house.

At the time he went missing, Luis Narvaez was described as being 5'7' tall and weighing 170 pounds, with short, brown hair and brown eyes. He had several distinct tattoos, including the name 'Mayra' on his right forearm and the names 'Nathanial,' 'Niulka,' and 'Anthony' on his inside bicep. He also had a birthmark on his lower back. When he was last seen, he was reportedly wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, a black hat, and jeans. Following the report of his fall from the bridge, authorities initiated a search of the Connecticut River. A dive team was deployed to the area in an attempt to locate him, but their efforts were unsuccessful, and he was never found.

The official search for Luis Narvaez yielded no results, and his body was never recovered. Because of this, he is still officially classified as a missing person. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are centered on the report that he jumped from the Bulkeley Bridge. Despite the witness account and the subsequent search efforts, the lack of a recovery has left his case unresolved. The investigation into his disappearance remains with the Connecticut State Police. The case serves as a painful and ambiguous loss for his family, who have been left without closure. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and traumatic event, a reported jump from a bridge, that has left a young man missing for over a decade without any physical evidence to confirm his fate. The emotional toll on his family is immeasurable as they continue to hope for answers.

Last Seen: Mar 9, 2010

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 — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP98139
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP98139 • Found Feb 19, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 89%50 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 91%195 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP123910
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP123910 • Found Jun 4, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 29–39 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%38 mi away
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%162 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Staten Island, New York - unidentified case UP82373
John Doe — Staten Island, New York
UP82373 • Found Jul 8, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%45 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 81%203 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Staten Island, New York - unidentified case UP84078
John Doe — Staten Island, New York
UP84078 • Found May 26, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 90%49 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%178 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Freehold, New Jersey
UP93554 • Found Dec 27, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%20 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%171 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Plainfield, New Jersey - unidentified case UP15843
John Doe — Plainfield, New Jersey
UP15843 • Found Apr 21, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 90%47 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 91%195 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP13060
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP13060 • Found Apr 12, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 86%62 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP107631
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP107631 • Found Aug 13, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 86%61 mi away
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 94%192 lb vs 170 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP106663
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP106663 • Found Jul 24, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 86%61 mi away
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%168 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP98276
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP98276 • Found Nov 23, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 89%50 mi away
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%164 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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