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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP2667) and 9 other sources
In the community of Plainfield, New Jersey, concerns grew for 46-year-old Wayne Neal Bacon when his mother realized she had not had any contact with him for over a month. He was officially reported as a missing person on April 27, 2006, though his last confirmed sighting was on March 15, 2006. At the time of his disappearance, Bacon was described as a Black male, standing between 5'10' and 6'0' tall, and weighing between 170 and 210 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes, and was known to wear a short beard and mustache. Distinctive features included a scar on his left forearm and a tattoo on his right arm bearing his initials, 'WB'.

The circumstances surrounding Wayne Bacon's disappearance remain shrouded in uncertainty, with few details available to the public or investigators. At the time he went missing, he was married, but his relationship with his wife was reportedly intermittent and they were frequently estranged. This on-again, off-again nature of their relationship added a layer of complexity to the initial investigation into his whereabouts. Despite efforts by the Plainfield Police Department, all attempts to locate him have been unsuccessful, leaving his family with unanswered questions and a profound sense of loss.

The investigation into Wayne Bacon's disappearance has been ongoing for many years, with his case being documented by national missing persons' organizations. Law enforcement has worked to gather information and potential leads, but a significant breakthrough has yet to be made. The lack of available details has made it difficult to piece together a clear timeline of events leading up to the day he was last seen. The overview of the case highlights a man whose sudden absence from his life and the lives of his loved ones has left a void. With no clear indications of his fate, the case of Wayne Neal Bacon remains an open and unresolved missing persons investigation.

Last Seen: Mar 15, 2006

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 UP5534
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5534 • Found Feb 4, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 46
Race 100%Black
Location 97%23 mi away
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 170–210 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6575
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6575 • Found May 25, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 96%24 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 170–210 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
84%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5537
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5537 • Found Apr 27, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 97%23 mi away
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%174 lb vs 170–210 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5599
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5599 • Found Mar 15, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 46
Race 100%Black
Location 97%23 mi away
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 52%110 lb vs 170–210 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP71012
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP71012 • Found Apr 10, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 94%34 mi away
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%166 lb vs 170–210 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — New York - unidentified case UP16188
John Doe — New York
UP16188 • Found Aug 16, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 96%25 mi away
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 99%150 lb vs 170–210 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Passaic, New Jersey - unidentified case UP10565
John Doe — Passaic, New Jersey
UP10565 • Found Feb 13, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 97%23 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 71%123 lb vs 170–210 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Newark, New Jersey - unidentified case UP156066
John Doe — Newark, New Jersey
UP156066 • Found Nov 23, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%15 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%183 lb vs 170–210 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP82201
John Doe — New York, New York
UP82201 • Found Jul 4, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 97%23 mi away
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 95%146 lb vs 170–210 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP76881
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP76881 • Found Nov 16, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 96%25 mi away
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%158 lb vs 170–210 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
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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