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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP112008) and 2 other sources
Dale P. Morales Jr., a 33-year-old man, vanished from Clifton, New Jersey, on July 21, 2023. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are not widely known, which has made the search for him particularly challenging for both law enforcement and his loved ones. He was officially reported as a missing person on September 15, 2023, and the Clifton Police Department is the primary agency investigating his case. There is little public information available regarding what he was wearing or who he might have been with at the time he went missing.

Morales is described as being of Asian and Hispanic or Latino descent, with black hair and brown eyes. He stands at approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall and his weight is estimated to be between 170 and 190 pounds. A notable identifying feature is a tattoo of a cross located on his neck, behind his left ear. His case is registered in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under the number MP112008, a crucial step in coordinating search efforts. His 2010 black Volkswagen GTI hatchback was found ticketed and towed on July 31, 2023, in Brooklyn, New York, in the vicinity of Flatbush Avenue and Lafayette Avenue. The New Jersey license plate on the vehicle was A63FXN.

The community of Clifton has shown its support in the efforts to find Morales. Local law enforcement has been actively investigating and encourages anyone with information to come forward. In a difficult time preceding his disappearance, Morales had started a GoFundMe campaign in March 2022, where he shared his struggles with homelessness and his determination to rebuild his life. This detail offers a glimpse into the personal challenges he was facing. The case of Dale Morales Jr.'s disappearance is an ongoing investigation. The lack of detailed information surrounding his last known moments has created a difficult situation for investigators and his family. The discovery of his car in another state adds a perplexing layer to the mystery. The primary goal remains to uncover what happened to him and bring him home.

Last Seen: Jul 21, 2023

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Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP114582
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP114582 • Found Dec 29, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 33
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%18 mi away
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%157 lb vs 170–190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP107631
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP107631 • Found Aug 13, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 33
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%12 mi away
TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
Height 52%5'7" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%192 lb vs 170–190 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP123910
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP123910 • Found Jun 4, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 29–39 vs 33
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 81%78 mi away
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 36%5'6" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%162 lb vs 170–190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP107149
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP107149 • Found Jul 31, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 33
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%17 mi away
TimingFound 10 days after last seen
Height 0%5'3" vs 5'11"
Weight 96%148 lb vs 170–190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP133718
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP133718 • Found Nov 1, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%13 mi away
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 36%5'6" vs 5'11"
Weight 68%124 lb vs 170–190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Plainfield, New Jersey
UP117970 • Found Jul 12, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 33
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 20%4'9"–5'5" vs 5'11"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP119685
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP119685 • Found Jan 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 33
Race 60%White
Location 97%21 mi away
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 75%5'7"–6'2" vs 5'11"
75%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP106663
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP106663 • Found Jul 24, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 51%Est. 40–60 vs 33
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%23 mi away
TimingFound 3 days after last seen
Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%168 lb vs 170–190 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Kearny, New Jersey - unidentified case UP159723
John Doe — Kearny, New Jersey
UP159723 • Found Apr 28, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 38–52 vs 33 when missing
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%169 lb vs 170–190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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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