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Rene Olivera Missing Person Case

Last seen in New York City, New York on Oct 9, 1999

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Victim Details

Dec 12, 2008

Sep 15, 2022

Rene

Olivera

88

61

64 inches

117 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 9, 1999

New York City

New York

New York County

6602

New York City Police Department - Missing Persons Squad

New York

New York

New York County

10039

2770 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, New York

2126947781

Local

Law Enforcement

1588

New York City Police Department - Missing Persons Squad

5085

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Oct 3, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP704) and 4 other sources
Rene Olivera, a 61-year-old man, was last seen on October 9, 1999, in New York City. He left his residence near 159th Street and Broadway Avenue in Manhattan around noon and never returned. Rene was described as being 5'4", weighing about 117 pounds, with gray hair, brown eyes, and a surgical scar on the left side of his back. He also wore glasses and had a medical condition, though the specifics of the condition have not been disclosed. At the time of his disappearance, Rene was wearing a red and black checkered coat, gray shirt, gray pants, and black shoes.

Despite the efforts of law enforcement, Rene has not been located, and his case remains unsolved. Authorities have continued to investigate his disappearance, but there are few details available regarding his whereabouts or what might have happened after he left home that day.
Last Seen: Oct 9, 1999

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Rene Olivera - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP704 | NamUs
  • 3996DMNY - Rene Olivera - Doe Network
  • Individuals Barred by FINRA | FINRA.org

    • 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.

    88%Strong
    John Doe — Irvington, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1623
    John Doe — Irvington, New Jersey
    UP1623 • Found Sep 2, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 94%Est. 50–60 vs 61 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%12 mi away
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'1" vs 5'4"
    Weight 98%130 lb vs 117 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Physical features: Scar: surgical
    86%Strong
    John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP6092
    John Doe — Queens, New York
    UP6092 • Found Dec 14, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 93%Est. 45–60 vs 61 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
    Weight 81%94 lb vs 117 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP11411
    John Doe — Queens, New York
    UP11411 • Found Jan 12, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 61 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 68%147 lb vs 117 lb
    Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP460 • Found Jul 14, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 61 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%78 mi away
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
    Weight 98%130 lb vs 117 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5700
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP5700 • Found Jan 13, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 61 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%4 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
    Weight 96%131 lb vs 117 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP17390
    John Doe — Bronx, New York
    UP17390 • Found Dec 20, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 61 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%12 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%110 lb vs 117 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    Physical features: Scar: surgical
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP16559
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP16559 • Found Jan 7, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 70–90 vs 61 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%4 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%115 lb vs 117 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5218
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP5218 • Found Mar 6, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 61 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7" vs 5'4"
    Weight 66%148 lb vs 117 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5727
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP5727 • Found Oct 23, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 61 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'9" vs 5'4"
    Weight 89%135 lb vs 117 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — North Bergen, New Jersey
    UP1671 • Found Oct 11, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 93%Est. 45–60 vs 61 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray

    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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