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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8504) and 5 other sources
Martin Stofej, a 34-year-old house painter known to his friends and family by the nickname 'Dyno,' vanished on August 5, 2010. He was last seen at the Washington Avenue Pub in his hometown of Linden, New Jersey. On the day he disappeared, he was wearing a light blue t-shirt, khaki Bermuda shorts, and a gray baseball cap. Known for his distinctive tattoos, which included a barcode on his left wrist and a woman's eyes on his left forearm, Stofej had his head shaved bald at the time he went missing. His physical description lists him as a white male with blue eyes, standing between 5'5' and 5'11' and weighing between 160 and 180 pounds.

The circumstances surrounding Martin Stofej's disappearance are unsettling due to the lack of information and the fact that he left all of his personal belongings behind at his home. He was known to frequently travel to New York, often taking the subway for his visits. Despite this known habit, there has been no indication that he made it to New York or anywhere else after he was last seen. The complete absence of communication from him since that day in August 2010 has been a source of enduring pain and uncertainty for those who know him. His case is classified as an endangered missing person, highlighting the serious concerns for his welfare.

The investigation into Martin Stofej's disappearance has been handled by the Linden Police Department. Despite the passage of time, very few details have emerged to shed light on what might have happened to him. The lack of significant leads has made it difficult for investigators to piece together the events of that day and the ones that followed. The case remains open, a quiet but persistent mystery. The overview of the case is one of a man who seemingly vanished without a trace after a casual outing at a local pub, leaving a void in the lives of those he left behind and a series of unanswered questions for law enforcement.

Last Seen: Aug 5, 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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP9178
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP9178 • Found Jul 1, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 34
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'11"
Weight 99%198 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Staten Island, New York - unidentified case UP57351
John Doe — Staten Island, New York
UP57351 • Found May 3, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'5"–5'11"
Weight 85%110–130 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP13204
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP13204 • Found Jun 26, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'11"
Weight 85%130 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
82%Moderate
John Doe — Elizabeth, New Jersey
UP9762 • Found Jun 14, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 34
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'11"
Weight 96%140 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — Newark, New Jersey - unidentified case UP144221
John Doe — Newark, New Jersey
UP144221 • Found Dec 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'11"
Weight 99%142 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP50249
John Doe — New York, New York
UP50249 • Found Apr 24, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 79%Est. 45–65 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'5"–5'11"
Weight 100%177 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP16717
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP16717 • Found May 11, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'11"
Weight 100%171 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Kearny, New Jersey
UP15192 • Found Apr 24, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'11"
Weight 96%140 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Uniondale, New York
UP9130 • Found Mar 28, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–46 vs 34
Race 100%White
Location 94%34 mi away
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'5"–5'11"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP115204
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP115204 • Found Dec 26, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'11"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

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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