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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP152676)
In the autumn of 2023, a 35-year-old man named Fabio Colin was last seen in the city of Passaic, New Jersey. At the time he vanished, he was described as a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, standing between five feet five and five feet seven inches tall, with a weight ranging from 175 to 195 pounds. The specific details surrounding his last known whereabouts and activities remain unclear. His disappearance went unnoticed by authorities for a significant period, creating a challenging gap in the timeline for those who would eventually seek to find him. The lack of immediate alarm meant that crucial early stages of a search could not be initiated, and the trail of his last movements grew cold with the passing of seasons.

The official report of Fabio Colin's disappearance was not made until a year and a half after his last known contact. On April 19, 2025, a family member who resided out of state grew deeply concerned after the prolonged and uncharacteristic silence. This relative reached out to law enforcement in Passaic to finally file a report, setting in motion a formal investigation into his whereabouts. Compounding the difficulty of the situation was the belief that Mr. Colin was undomiciled at the time he went missing. Without a stable residence, his daily routines and social circles were harder to define, presenting significant obstacles for investigators trying to retrace his steps from so long ago.

The Passaic Police Department opened an investigation, tasked with unraveling the circumstances of what happened to Fabio Colin. The case is a poignant one, centered on a man who disappeared from his community long before he was officially recognized as missing. The core of the investigation relies on piecing together a life that was lived without a fixed address, a challenge that requires navigating a world of transient connections and locations. The great length of time between when Mr. Colin was last heard from and when he was reported missing remains the most significant hurdle. The search for answers continues, driven by the hope of bringing closure to a family left in a painful state of uncertainty.

Last Seen: Oct 31, 2023

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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.

85%Strong
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 35
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away
TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%157 lb vs 175–195 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
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 35
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 81%79 mi away
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%162 lb vs 175–195 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
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 35 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%11 mi away
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 63%124 lb vs 175–195 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP163200
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP163200 • Found Aug 21, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%19 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%197 lb vs 175–195 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP114703
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP114703 • Found Nov 10, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 35
Race 60%White
Location 100%9 mi away
TimingFound 10 days after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 84%142 lb vs 175–195 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Randolph, Massachusetts
UP161920 • Found Jul 12, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 58%183 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 175–195 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%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 35 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 98%18 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%178 lb vs 175–195 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP138539
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP138539 • Found Feb 2, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 35 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%10 mi away
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 99%156 lb vs 175–195 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Passaic, New Jersey - unidentified case UP134400
John Doe — Passaic, New Jersey
UP134400 • Found Oct 22, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 35
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 88%145 lb vs 175–195 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%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 96%Est. 38–52 vs 35 when missing
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%169 lb vs 175–195 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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