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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP755) and 6 other sources
Edward Brian Tandler, age 44, disappeared on June 24, 2005, from Spencer, New York. He was last seen in the early morning hours leaving a friend's home near State Road 34-96 and Cowell Road, telling them he was headed to Ithaca to visit the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to return his car’s license plates. However, Tandler never arrived at the DMV, and no one has heard from him since. He was officially reported missing on June 30, 2005.

Tandler had moved from Brooklyn to Spencer in 2003 after leaving his wife and child. He lived a transient lifestyle, sometimes staying in his car. At the time of his disappearance, he was living with roommates and had left behind all of his personal belongings, including his car, driver's license, skin medication, and sentimental items such as photographs of his daughter and a mineral collection he deeply valued.

There are some unsettling details surrounding Tandler's case. Prior to his disappearance, he had been connected to a man named Abraham Shorey, who was involved in criminal activities in the Ithaca area. Although Shorey was not in the area when Tandler vanished, there has been speculation about his potential involvement. Shorey was later arrested in California, but no concrete links have been established between him and Tandler's disappearance.

Despite investigations, the circumstances around Edward Tandler's disappearance remain unclear. His family, who resides in Brooklyn, continues to seek answers. The case remains open, and authorities encourage anyone with information to come forward.

Last Seen: Jun 24, 2005

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 UP5555
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5555 • Found Aug 7, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 62%165 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1610
John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey
UP1610 • Found Aug 28, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 41–56 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 53%224 mi away
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
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 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 62%165 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 94%181 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Weehawken, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1674
John Doe — Weehawken, New Jersey
UP1674 • Found Nov 6, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 63%162 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 76%195 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP4962
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP4962 • Found Nov 18, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 62%165 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 160 lb
76%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 76%Est. 50–60 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 62%165 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 96%179 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5602
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5602 • Found Jul 26, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 61%169 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 35%220 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5634
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5634 • Found Oct 9, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 44
Race 100%White
Location 62%164 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 67%202 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Kingston, New York - unidentified case UP14680
John Doe — Kingston, New York
UP14680 • Found Oct 3, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 69%129 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
75%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5603
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5603 • Found Aug 5, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 61%169 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue 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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