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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP142672)
Emanuel Gist, a 56-year-old male, was reported missing from New York, New York, on May 7, 2021. His case is cataloged in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under case number MP142672. As of the latest available information, there have been no public updates regarding his whereabouts.

Details about the circumstances surrounding Gist's disappearance are limited. The NamUs entry does not provide specific information about the location where he was last seen, the clothes he was wearing, or any potential reasons for his disappearance. There is also no mention of any medical conditions or other factors that might have contributed to his disappearance.

The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner collaborates with NamUs to assist families in locating missing persons. They encourage families of long-term missing individuals to submit DNA samples and other identifying information to aid in the search process. This collaborative effort aims to match missing persons with unidentified remains and provide closure to affected families.

In New York City, missing person cases are managed by the NYPD's Missing Persons Squad. They urge anyone with information about a missing individual to contact them promptly, emphasizing that there is no mandatory waiting period to report someone missing. Timely reporting can be crucial in the early stages of a missing person investigation.

As of now, Emanuel Gist remains listed as a missing person. Authorities continue to seek information that could lead to his discovery. Anyone with relevant details is encouraged to reach out to the appropriate law enforcement agencies to assist in the ongoing investigation.

Last Seen: May 7, 2021

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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 — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP105706
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP105706 • Found Jul 5, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP96243
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP96243 • Found Dec 6, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 56
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 2%172 lb vs 340 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP91564
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP91564 • Found May 6, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 56
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 0%139 lb vs 340 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — New Haven, Connecticut - unidentified case UP112292
John Doe — New Haven, Connecticut
UP112292 • Found Nov 12, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 85%66 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 0%169 lb vs 340 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP100480
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP100480 • Found Feb 7, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 0%102 lb vs 340 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP89681
John Doe — New York, New York
UP89681 • Found Feb 14, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 60–75 vs 56
Race 100%Black
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 0%164 lb vs 340 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP95929 • Found Aug 24, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 43–58 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 81%80 mi away
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 5'9"
Weight 16%190 lb vs 340 lb
77%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP82417 • Found Jun 10, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 56
Race 100%Black
Location 81%80 mi away
TimingFound 5 weeks after last seen
Height 68%6'0"–6'3" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%275–325 lb vs 340 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP136158
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP136158 • Found Dec 13, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 0%155 lb vs 340 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP113334
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP113334 • Found Dec 9, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 50–80 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%314 lb vs 340 lb
Eyes 100%Brown 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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