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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8039) and 3 other sources
Edward Grossmann, aged 59, was last seen on September 2, 1989, in Dale, Wyoming County, New York. Standing at 5'10" and weighing around 170 pounds, Grossmann had black hair and hazel eyes, and he was known to occasionally have a beard. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, though authorities suggested that he may have traveled to Texas or California after going missing.

There is limited information available about the events leading up to his disappearance. Grossmann was last seen in Wyoming County, but no concrete evidence or leads have surfaced regarding his whereabouts. Some sources indicate that both New York and Texas authorities have been involved in the investigation, hinting at a possible connection between these regions, though no substantial progress has been made.

Grossmann’s case remains unsolved, and it continues to be classified as an endangered missing person case. Despite efforts to locate him, no significant updates or breakthroughs have emerged in the decades since his disappearance. Investigators still encourage anyone with information to come forward to help resolve the mystery of what happened to Edward Grossmann.

Last Seen: Sep 2, 1989

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Town of Porter, New York
UP13038 • Found Sep 8, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–60 vs 59
Race 100%White
Location 89%52 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 days after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7500
John Doe — New York, New York
UP7500 • Found Sep 25, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 49%258 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
75%Possible
John Doe — Wellsburg, West Virginia
UP14235 • Found Apr 2, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 53%216 mi away
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 170 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Madison, Ohio
UP4759 • Found Apr 9, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 62%164 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%161 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black

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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