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Ulpiano Gomez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Vineland, New Jersey on Mar 1, 2003

Victim Details

Sep 2, 2010

Jan 8, 2024

Ulpiano

Gomez

107

84

64 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Mar 1, 2003

Vineland

New Jersey

Cumberland County

8998

Vineland Police Department

Vineland

New Jersey

Cumberland County

08360

Luis Rodriguez

Detective

620 East Plum Street, New Jersey

8566914111

Local

Law Enforcement

http://police.vinelandcity.org/

2003-10747

Vineland Police Department

White

Brown

Brown

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8063) and 8 other sources
On a seemingly ordinary day, March 1, 2003, 84-year-old Ulpiano Gomez vanished from Vineland, New Jersey. The elderly Hispanic male was last seen at midday leaving a residence on South Seventh Street. He had a simple plan: to walk approximately two miles to the Maintree Shopping Center to buy a remote control from Radio Shack. Mr. Gomez, dressed in a black hat, a black coat, and black pants, set out on his short journey but never reached his destination. He has not been seen or heard from since that day, leaving his family and the community with unanswered questions.

Ulpiano Gomez had moved to Vineland from Brooklyn, New York, just five months before he went missing. His family described him as being in good physical and mental health at the time of his disappearance. He was known to be a reclusive man with few friends. Standing at 5 feet 4 inches and weighing around 150 pounds, he had white hair, a mustache, and brown eyes, and wore glasses. While he had a past of occasionally gambling in Atlantic City, he had not engaged in this activity after moving to Vineland, and there is no indication he did so after he disappeared.

The disappearance of Ulpiano Gomez is a case that has puzzled investigators. With no evidence of foul play, his sudden vanishing remains a mystery. The lack of any sightings or contact in the years since he was last seen has left a void for his loved ones. His family, with whom he was living, eventually moved back to New York after his disappearance. The case is an overview of a quiet, elderly man who embarked on a routine errand and inexplicably disappeared, a somber reminder of the fragility of life and the enduring pain of not knowing.
Last Seen: Mar 1, 2003

Links to Additional Sources (8)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP8063
  • Ulpiano Gomez - The Charley Project
  • 5194DMNJ - Ulpiano Gomez - Doe Network
  • Unsolved - Written by Ash Mysteries Ulpiano Gomez was 84-85 ...
  • The Missing Ulpiano Gomez - By Ashleigh Sommers
  • Heartbreaking: Help Find These People Missing From South Jersey
  • Unsolved - Written by Ash Mysteries Ulpiano Gomez was... - Facebook
  • Written by Ash Mysteries Ulpiano Gomez was 84-85 years old when ...

    • 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 UP16559
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP16559 • Found Jan 7, 2017
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 70–90 vs 84 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%100 mi away
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 73%115 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    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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    Forum Posts (3)

    I was thinking about Ulpiano Gomez's case today, and something struck me as odd. Has anyone looked... ...Read More
    09/24/2024
    I’ve been following Ulpiano Gomez’s case, and something that stands out to me is the route he... ...Read More
    07/01/2024
    Has anyone else been wondering about the route Mr. Gomez might have taken to the Maintree Shopping... ...Read More
    07/20/2023

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