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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8042) and 6 other sources
John J. Restivo, 26, disappeared from Staten Island, New York, on November 1, 1998. He was last seen at a residence on Arrowood Court and has not been heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, Restivo was wearing a black leather jacket, black sweatpants, a baseball cap, and white sneakers. He also wore wire-rimmed eyeglasses. Described as 5'9" tall and weighing about 160 pounds, Restivo had brown hair and brown eyes.

There are few details available about the circumstances of Restivo's disappearance, which remains unsolved. No significant leads have surfaced, and authorities have not indicated whether they suspect foul play. Despite the time that has passed, his family and law enforcement continue to hope for new information that could provide answers to his mysterious vanishing.

This case has been classified as a missing person case by the New York Police Department, and it is listed on several missing person databases such as NamUs and the Doe Network. To this day, the case remains open, and anyone with information is urged to contact law enforcement.

Last Seen: Nov 1, 1998

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.

87%Strong
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6047
John Doe — New York, New York
UP6047 • Found May 1, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5717
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5717 • Found May 30, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%167 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6049
John Doe — New York, New York
UP6049 • Found May 15, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
Weight 85%132 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
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 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%168 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5230
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5230 • Found May 30, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 79%127 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP5789
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP5789 • Found Oct 16, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 63%116 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Cornwall, New York - unidentified case UP9820
John Doe — Cornwall, New York
UP9820 • Found Mar 19, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%61 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP6100
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP6100 • Found Jan 3, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 26
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 67%202 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Camden, New Jersey - unidentified case UP15642
John Doe — Camden, New Jersey
UP15642 • Found Dec 16, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%67 mi away
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 70%120 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5694
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5694 • Found Jan 10, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%148 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown 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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