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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP3414) and 2 other sources
In the late summer of 2005, a sense of quiet concern rippled through a community in West Haven, Connecticut, when a local man named Alex Oreyana unexpectedly vanished. The alarm was first raised on September 11, 2005, a day that already held a somber significance for many. Colleagues of the 36-year-old became worried when he failed to arrive for his shift at work, an absence that was reportedly out of character for him. This initial concern soon prompted a formal missing person report, setting in motion an investigation into his sudden and unexplained disappearance.

At the time he was last seen, Alex Oreyana was described as a Caucasian male with black hair. Further details regarding his physical appearance were circulated in the hopes that someone might recognize him and provide a crucial piece of information. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were unnervingly sparse. There were no immediate signs of foul play, no known disputes, and no indication that he had planned to leave. He simply did not appear at his job, and from that point on, the trail of his whereabouts grew cold, leaving family, friends, and law enforcement with a painful and enduring mystery.

The investigation into Alex Oreyana's case has remained open over the years, a quiet but persistent effort to uncover the truth of what happened to him. His case is documented in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under the number MP3414, a digital footprint in a vast database of unresolved cases. Despite the passage of time, the fundamental questions surrounding his disappearance persist. The lack of significant leads or new information has left his case shrouded in uncertainty, a poignant example of the silent anguish that accompanies the unresolved loss of a loved one. The overview of the case is one of a sudden departure from a normal routine, a man who, for all intents and purposes, was leading a regular life until the day he was no longer there.

Last Seen: Sep 11, 2005

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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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Hempstead, New York
UP8861 • Found Jan 3, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%52 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 88%145 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Norwalk, Connecticut
UP101112 • Found Oct 8, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
Weight 90%106 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP115204
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP115204 • Found Dec 26, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%60 mi away
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 85%147 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5541
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5541 • Found Jun 5, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 84%Est. 40–60 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%67 mi away
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 93%142 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP5601
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP5601 • Found Jun 3, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 36
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 87%58 mi away
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 96%140 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP16717
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP16717 • Found May 11, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%56 mi away
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 37%171 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Uniondale, New York
UP9130 • Found Mar 28, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–46 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%52 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 85%147 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5238
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5238 • Found Jul 15, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%67 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 75%97 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 0%Gray vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Waterbury, Connecticut
UP94477 • Found Aug 13, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'6"
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP9178
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP9178 • Found Jul 1, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%56 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 0%198 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black 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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