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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP5235) and 9 other sources
Craig Frear, 17, disappeared on June 27, 2004, in Scotia, New York. Craig, a high school junior and soccer co-captain, was last seen leaving his friend's apartment at the Cambridge Manor complex around 2:00 p.m. He was reportedly walking into the nearby woods, telling others he was headed to his parents' house, but he never arrived. Craig left behind his car and personal belongings, including his wallet and $40 in cash. At the time, he had been upset about losing his job and had recently experienced a breakup, but there were no indications he planned to run away or harm himself.

His family initially thought he might have gone off to clear his head, but after he failed to return, they reported him missing later that evening. Authorities have conducted extensive searches of the area, including the woods and nearby train tracks, but no trace of Craig has been found. His Social Security number has not been used since his disappearance, and police believe foul play may be involved. Over the years, investigators have pursued multiple leads, but the case remains unsolved.

Craig's family continues to seek answers, and authorities encourage anyone with information to contact the New York State Police.

Last Seen: Jun 27, 2004

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

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 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 65%148 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 97%168 lb vs 190–200 lb
Hair 15%Black vs Red
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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