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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP3364) and 1 other source
On a late winter day, Pasquale Crescenti vanished from West Haven, Connecticut. The fifty-seven-year-old man was last seen on March 1, 1985. At the time he went missing, he was described as a white male, standing five feet ten inches tall and weighing approximately 200 pounds, with brown eyes and graying hair. When last seen, he was reportedly wearing a brown, three-quarter-length coat that had a fur collar. Beyond these basic details, very little is known about the moments leading up to his disappearance, leaving his family and investigators with a puzzle that has endured for decades. The day he was last seen marked the beginning of a long and painful period of uncertainty for those who knew and cared for him.

The circumstances surrounding Pasquale Crescenti's disappearance are shrouded in mystery, with official records noting the details as 'unknown'. This profound lack of information has been a significant obstacle in the investigation. There have been no significant leads to shed light on what might have happened to him, whether he encountered foul play, or if he disappeared for other reasons. The case is further complicated by the passage of time. Although he vanished in 1985, an official report with the West Haven Police Department was not filed until August 13, 2003. This considerable delay has undoubtedly made the task of gathering evidence and interviewing potential witnesses exceptionally challenging for law enforcement.

The case of Pasquale Crescenti is an active, albeit cold, missing persons case. His profile is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under case number MP3364, a national repository for information about missing individuals. The West Haven Police Department holds the primary jurisdiction over the investigation. The overview of this case is one of a sudden disappearance that left behind no clues and an investigation hampered by a lack of information and the many years that have passed. For a family left without answers, the search for Pasquale continues, a somber testament to a man who disappeared leaving only questions in his wake.

Last Seen: Mar 1, 1985

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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 — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7292
John Doe — New York, New York
UP7292 • Found Dec 12, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 57 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%67 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%215 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7947
John Doe — New York, New York
UP7947 • Found Feb 20, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–75 vs 57 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%67 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%210 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Bayonne, New Jersey
UP1644 • Found May 18, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 57 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%74 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 85%165 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7062
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP7062 • Found Dec 11, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 57 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 85%165 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Staten Island, New York - unidentified case UP8482
John Doe — Staten Island, New York
UP8482 • Found Aug 29, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 57 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 81%80 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%195 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5558
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5558 • Found Oct 5, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 57 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%67 mi away
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 99%179 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5637
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5637 • Found Nov 2, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 57 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%67 mi away
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%212 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6324
John Doe — New York, New York
UP6324 • Found Oct 30, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 57 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%64 mi away
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%210 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP6797
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP6797 • Found Jan 24, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 57 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%58 mi away
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%190 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7958
John Doe — New York, New York
UP7958 • Found Mar 13, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 57 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%67 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 90%170 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
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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