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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP3423) and 5 other sources
In the early spring of 2006, a man named Antonio Gomez vanished from the city of Waterbury, Connecticut, leaving behind a life and a void of unanswered questions. He was 56 years old at the time he was last seen on March 13, 2006. Described as a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, he stood at five feet six inches tall and weighed approximately 185 pounds. On that particular Monday in March, Antonio was seen in Waterbury, and then, without a trace or a final farewell, he was gone. No one has reported hearing from him or seeing him since that day, and the silence that followed has stretched into years of uncertainty for those who may have known him.

The circumstances surrounding Antonio Gomez's disappearance remain entirely unknown, creating a mystery with very few pieces to assemble. There were no immediate signs of foul play or any clear indication of what might have led to him going missing. Investigators were left with very little to go on, as few details about his life or the events leading up to his disappearance were available. One of the few clues to his possible whereabouts came from his own stories; he had told people that he was originally born in the Bronx borough of New York City. This led to the belief that he may have attempted to return to his birthplace after he went missing. Another possibility that has been considered is that he may have traveled to Mexico. These theories, however, remain speculative in the absence of any concrete evidence.

The investigation into Antonio Gomez's case has been hampered by a significant lack of identifying information; crucial records such as dental, fingerprint, and DNA are not available to aid in the search. This absence of forensic data makes the process of identification incredibly difficult, should he be found. His case is a quiet one, with scant information ever being released to the public, leaving a narrative with no clear beginning or end. The overview of this case is one of profound ambiguity; a 56-year-old man disappeared without a clear reason, leaving behind only the faintest suggestions of where he might have gone. He has never been heard from again, and the lack of available details has left his disappearance a cold and unresolved mystery.

Last Seen: Mar 13, 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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Yonkers, New York - unidentified case UP16229
John Doe — Yonkers, New York
UP16229 • Found Oct 2, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 86%60 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%168 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Leominster, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15942
John Doe — Leominster, Massachusetts
UP15942 • Found Jun 8, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 95%Est. 57 vs 56
Race 100%White
Location 77%94 mi away
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%192 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Hempstead, New York
UP8861 • Found Jan 3, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 93%Est. 40–55 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 77%145 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5218
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5218 • Found Mar 6, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%77 mi away
TimingFound 24 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 80%148 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP2693
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP2693 • Found Aug 29, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 56
Race 100%White
Location 82%77 mi away
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%171 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP97899
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP97899 • Found Jun 16, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 84%69 mi away
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%171 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 40%Bald vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Marlboro, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15801
John Doe — Marlboro, Massachusetts
UP15801 • Found Sep 14, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–57 vs 56
Race 100%White
Location 77%94 mi away
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 81%149 lb vs 185 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP11411
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP11411 • Found Jan 12, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%69 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 79%147 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Farmingdale, New York
UP5224 • Found Apr 15, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 86%61 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%200 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5242
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5242 • Found Oct 9, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%77 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
Weight 98%165 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 40%Gray 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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