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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP737) and 10 other sources
Edward Lawrence DuBarry, known to friends and family as Ed or Eddie, was a 36-year-old man from the Towaco section of Montville, New Jersey, who vanished under puzzling circumstances. On the morning of September 7, 1984, he was last seen at his residence located in the area of Church Lane and Two Bridges Road. At the time of his disappearance, DuBarry was described as a white male, standing at 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing between 140 and 150 pounds. He had light brown hair and hazel eyes. His distinguishing features included several scars on his chin, right elbow, and one on his finger, as well as freckles. He wore upper dentures and was missing some of his lower teeth.

A week after he was last seen, on September 14, 1984, his white 1974 Chevrolet pickup truck was discovered abandoned. The vehicle was found at Resort Point, a scenic overlook on the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware Water Gap. Reports indicate that a rock had been thrown through the passenger side window of the truck. The discovery of his vehicle offered a significant, yet perplexing, piece of evidence in the investigation into his disappearance.

Further investigation uncovered a series of unusual activities involving DuBarry's credit card on the day he went missing and in the days that followed. On the evening of September 7th, his credit card was used to pay for a hotel room at a Howard Johnson in Middletown, New York. That same day, the card was also used at a truck stop in Columbia, New Jersey, and a gas station in Matamoras, Pennsylvania. Four days later, on September 11th, the card was used one last time at a gas station in Pompton Plains. It remains unclear if DuBarry himself made these purchases, adding another layer of mystery to the case. Over the years, law enforcement agencies, including the Morris County Prosecutor's Office and the Montville Township Police Department, have continued to seek information from the public, even releasing an age-progressed photo of what DuBarry might look like. The case of Edward DuBarry's disappearance has remained unsolved for decades, leaving his family and investigators searching for answers.

Last Seen: Sep 7, 1984

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.

86%Strong
John Doe — Newark, New Jersey
UP1439 • Found May 1, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 145–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
86%Strong
John Doe — Newark, New Jersey
UP1431 • Found Feb 21, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 27–39 vs 36
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 145–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP10330
John Doe — New York, New York
UP10330 • Found Oct 27, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 93%125 lb vs 145–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
84%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP9079
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP9079 • Found Aug 2, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%27 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 145–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
83%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP9731
John Doe — New York, New York
UP9731 • Found Jun 10, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 86%120 lb vs 145–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
83%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP9173
John Doe — New York, New York
UP9173 • Found Apr 11, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 97%Est. 40–55 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 145–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
83%Moderate
John Doe — Jersey City, New Jersey
UP1492 • Found Oct 27, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 36
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 86%120 lb vs 145–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7010
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP7010 • Found Feb 16, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%27 mi away
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 97%167 lb vs 145–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
82%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP8010
John Doe — New York, New York
UP8010 • Found Nov 28, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 145–150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
82%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP8029
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP8029 • Found Mar 16, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 93%125 lb vs 145–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

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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