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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP147026) and 1 other source
In the spring of 2025, concern grew for the well-being of 49-year-old Adam Jason Coleman. His last contact with anyone was on April 22, 2025, and he was reported missing from Edison, New Jersey. This prolonged silence was unusual, prompting his family to file a missing person's report with the City of Rahway Police Department on May 4, 2025. Described as a white male with blond or strawberry blond hair and hazel eyes, he stood at approximately five feet six inches tall and weighed around 140 pounds. At the time of his disappearance, no specific clothing description was available to aid in his identification.

Adam's life was known to be transient, and he had frequented various locations throughout both New Jersey and New York. While he was experiencing homelessness, he had a consistent habit of maintaining regular contact with his family members. It was his uncharacteristic failure to check in that raised alarms and led to the official report of his disappearance. The circumstances surrounding his last known whereabouts in Edison and the reasons for his sudden silence remain unclear. His case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under case number MP147026, a national repository for missing person cases.

The investigation into Adam Coleman's disappearance was handled by the City of Rahway Police Department. As of the summer of 2025, his case remains open, and he is still listed as a missing person in New Jersey. Investigators have been seeking assistance from the public to gather any new information or leads that could help locate him. The lack of any confirmed sightings or significant updates since he was last heard from has made the search challenging. The overview of this case highlights an individual whose transient lifestyle, which still included regular family contact, was abruptly and inexplicably interrupted, leaving his loved ones and law enforcement searching for answers.

Last Seen: Apr 22, 2025

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Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP151698
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP151698 • Found Oct 13, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 49
Race 100%White
Location 88%56 mi away
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%150–155 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
81%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP161901
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP161901 • Found Jun 25, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%148 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
79%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP154360
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP154360 • Found Dec 31, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 98%Est. 50–60 vs 49
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 94%33 mi away
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%149 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
77%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP163201
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP163201 • Found Sep 5, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
Weight 64%178 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
76%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP156640
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP156640 • Found Feb 24, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 49
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 95%28 mi away
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%133 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
76%Possible
John Doe — Valley Stream, New York
UP159996 • Found Jun 16, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 30–70 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%34 mi away
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%120–190 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
75%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP145041
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP145041 • Found May 10, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 94%Est. 50–60 vs 49
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 94%31 mi away
TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 60%85–100 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
75%Possible
John Doe — Lansdowne, Pennsylvania
UP149401 • Found Aug 14, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 49
Race 100%White
Location 85%64 mi away
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%131 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond

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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