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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP104873) and 1 other source
In the community of Harrison, New Jersey, a profound sense of concern and unanswered questions surrounds the disappearance of Othello Olisa, a 22-year-old man who vanished on January 2, 2023. His last known whereabouts were in the Harrison area, but the specific details of what led to his disappearance remain largely unknown to the public. When he was last seen, Olisa was dressed in a black blazer, black pants, and black loafer shoes, and was carrying a black backpack. This clothing description provides a final, somber image of the young man before he went missing, a detail that his loved ones and investigators hold onto. The lack of clarity regarding the circumstances of his disappearance has been a source of ongoing distress for his family and the community.

Othello Olisa is described as a man of Asian and Black or African American descent. At the time he went missing, he stood between five feet seven inches and five feet eight inches tall, with a weight ranging from 135 to 145 pounds. He has black hair, which he wore either completely shaved or grown out in a curly afro, and brown eyes. A thin mustache was another of his distinguishing facial features. These physical details, while helpful for identification, only paint a partial picture of the young man whose absence has left a significant void in the lives of those who know him. His family and friends are left to wonder what happened to him, holding out hope for his safe return.

The Harrison Police Department is handling the investigation into Othello Olisa's disappearance and has encouraged the public to provide any information that might be relevant to the case. Despite these calls for assistance, there have been no significant breakthroughs reported, and the case remains open and unsolved. The investigation continues, as authorities and the community hope for new leads that might shed light on Olisa's whereabouts. The case of Othello Olisa is a troubling mystery, marked by a scarcity of information and a family waiting for answers. His disappearance serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the fragility of life and the deep pain experienced by those left behind when a loved one vanishes without a trace.

Last Seen: Jan 2, 2023

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Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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 — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP122547
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP122547 • Found May 13, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–23 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%15 mi away
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 135–145 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP121067
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP121067 • Found Apr 25, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 25–45 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%11 mi away
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 83%171 lb vs 135–145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP118183
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP118183 • Found Mar 3, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 80%Est. 25–40 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%153 lb vs 135–145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Island Park, New York
UP141998 • Found Apr 8, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 15–20 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 95%28 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 135–145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland - unidentified case UP112992
John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP112992 • Found May 3, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 19–39 vs 22
Race 100%Black
Location 62%165 mi away
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%156 lb vs 135–145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Newark, New Jersey
UP110245 • Found Aug 24, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Race 100%Black
Location 100%4 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP117153 • Found Feb 10, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 19–39 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 81%78 mi away
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 68%5'11"–6'1" vs 5'7"–5'8"
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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