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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP3318) and 1 other source
Paul Merola, a 42-year-old man from Derby, Connecticut, has been missing since the early morning of April 4, 2000. He was last seen around 5:30 a.m. in Derby, and has not been heard from since. Merola is described as a white male, standing 5'10" tall and weighing around 220 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes.

At the time of his disappearance, it was noted that Merola had schizophrenia and required medication, which raised significant concerns about his safety. Despite efforts to locate him, few details have emerged over the years, and his case remains unsolved. Merola’s disappearance has been listed in missing persons databases, including NamUs, where authorities and the public are encouraged to provide any information that may help resolve his case.

The Derby Police Department continues to investigate his disappearance, and the hope remains that new information will eventually provide answers.

Last Seen: Apr 4, 2000

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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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5996
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5996 • Found Jan 22, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 42
Race 100%White
Location 85%65 mi away
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 75%171 lb vs 220 lb
Hair 50%Red vs Brown
Eyes 50%Blue vs Green
80%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5231
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5231 • Found Jun 7, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%64 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 85%181 lb vs 220 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5596
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5596 • Found Feb 22, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%64 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%219 lb vs 220 lb
Hair 50%Red vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Woodbridge, New Jersey
UP1497 • Found Jan 17, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%82 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 79%175 lb vs 220 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Waterbury, Connecticut
UP94477 • Found Aug 13, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'10"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP5268
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP5268 • Found Dec 14, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%55 mi away
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 95%192 lb vs 220 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 50%Blue vs Green
79%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP5800
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP5800 • Found Dec 5, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%55 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"
Weight 74%169 lb vs 220 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 50%Blue vs Green
79%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5784
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5784 • Found Jul 16, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%63 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 51%150 lb vs 220 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
79%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5803
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5803 • Found Jan 11, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 42
Race 100%White
Location 86%60 mi away
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 5'10"
Weight 93%190 lb vs 220 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 50%Blue vs Green
78%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP102635
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP102635 • Found Apr 9, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 55–80 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%61 mi away
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%237 lb vs 220 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Green vs Green

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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