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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP322) and 5 other sources
Jerald Gelb, a 40-year-old man from Brookline, Massachusetts, has been missing since August 16, 2001. Gelb was last seen at approximately 5:00 a.m. leaving his parents' home on Francis Street, where he had unexpectedly stayed the night. He was wearing a red sweatshirt, blue jeans, and sneakers at the time of his disappearance. Despite extensive efforts to locate him, he has not been seen or heard from since that morning.

Gelb holds a master's degree in computer science and had previously worked for IBM, but he suffered a nervous breakdown in his thirties. His family suspected he was struggling with schizophrenia, although he was never formally diagnosed and refused psychiatric treatment. Due to his mental health issues, it is believed that Gelb may have been homeless at the time of his disappearance.

The circumstances surrounding Gelb's disappearance remain unclear, and his case is classified as endangered missing. Despite years passing since his disappearance, no significant leads have emerged. The Brookline Police Department continues to investigate, urging anyone with information to come forward.

Last Seen: Aug 16, 2001

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.

85%Strong
John Doe — Boston, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15944
John Doe — Boston, Massachusetts
UP15944 • Found May 16, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 43 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%131 lb vs 120–140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Somerville, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP14725
John Doe — Somerville, Massachusetts
UP14725 • Found Dec 13, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 44–46 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 50%182 lb vs 120–140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Boston, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15937
John Doe — Boston, Massachusetts
UP15937 • Found Jun 20, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 84%Est. 47 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%133 lb vs 120–140 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — North Attleborough, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15501
John Doe — North Attleborough, Massachusetts
UP15501 • Found Apr 11, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%153 lb vs 120–140 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Boston, Massachusetts
UP15971 • Found Mar 14, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 120–140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
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 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 60%177 mi away
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 75%169 lb vs 120–140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — Boston, Massachusetts
UP57694 • Found Feb 18, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 97%Est. 58–72 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 86%162 lb vs 120–140 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — Worcester, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP14205
John Doe — Worcester, Massachusetts
UP14205 • Found Jul 2, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–52 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%142 lb vs 120–140 lb
77%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 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 58%185 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 89%160 lb vs 120–140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — Montauk, New York
UP5344 • Found Nov 2, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 23–43 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%99 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%108 lb vs 120–140 lb

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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