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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP3332)
In the quiet city of New London, Connecticut, a family continues to hope for answers in the disappearance of a loved one who vanished decades ago. Oral Waldron, a 25-year-old man, was last seen on March 15, 1992. On that day, he was wearing a blue coat, a red and black shirt, blue pants, and black shoes. Standing at 74 inches tall and weighing 190 pounds, Oral was a young Black/African American man with black hair, brown eyes, and a distinguishing scar on his nose. His sudden disappearance left behind a void and a mystery that has endured for years, a painful reality for those who know and miss him. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are not widely known, and there was little information available for investigators to pursue.

The investigation into Oral Waldron's disappearance was launched by the New London Police Department, but the case quickly grew cold due to a scarcity of leads. The era in which he went missing, before the widespread use of digital footprints and the heightened public awareness of missing persons cases, presented significant challenges. Over the years, his case has been entered into various databases, including the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under the number MP3332, in the hope that new information might come to light. Despite the passage of time, his case remains officially unsolved, a testament to the enduring pain and uncertainty that his family and friends have had to bear. The lack of closure has been a heavy burden, leaving them to wonder what happened to him on that late winter day.

The search for answers continues, driven by the unwavering hope of his family and the dedication of law enforcement. They urge anyone with any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward and contact the New London Police Department. Oral's case is a somber reminder of the many unsolved missing persons cases from that time and the lasting impact they have on communities. The overview of this case is one of a young man who disappeared without a trace, leaving behind a family desperate for answers and a police investigation hampered by a lack of information from the outset. The years have turned into decades, but the hope for resolution, for a final answer to the question of what happened to Male Oral Waldron, has not faded.

Last Seen: Mar 15, 1992

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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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6912
John Doe — New York, New York
UP6912 • Found May 28, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 73%109 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"
Weight 88%160 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP8481
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP8481 • Found Sep 22, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 25
Race 100%Black
Location 75%98 mi away
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 6'2"
Weight 93%164 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP8391
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP8391 • Found Aug 10, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 25
Race 100%Black
Location 75%98 mi away
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 68%5'11" vs 6'2"
Weight 91%162 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP55416 • Found Apr 11, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 25
Race 100%Black
Location 57%189 mi away
TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'1" vs 6'2"
Weight 100%180–210 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7058
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP7058 • Found Nov 21, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 30–45 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 74%107 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7816
John Doe — New York, New York
UP7816 • Found Jun 21, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 74%106 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"
Weight 88%160 lb vs 190 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7901
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP7901 • Found Jan 30, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 25
Race 100%Black
Location 73%108 mi away
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 6'2"
Weight 66%140 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP56820
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP56820 • Found Mar 21, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 75%99 mi away
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"
Weight 72%144 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Cromwell, Connecticut - unidentified case UP13320
John Doe — Cromwell, Connecticut
UP13320 • Found Nov 9, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 94%34 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 52%5'10" vs 6'2"
Weight 100%200 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Baldwin, New York - unidentified case UP2631
John Doe — Baldwin, New York
UP2631 • Found Jan 25, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 77%93 mi away
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"
Weight 86%222 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 60%Brown 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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