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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP102979) and 2 other sources
On a cold winter day, the eleventh of December in 2021, a 20-year-old Hispanic male named Nery Pinto-Rivas, who also went by the nickname David, disappeared from Centereach, New York. He was last seen in the Suffolk County area, and what should have been an ordinary day turned into an ongoing mystery. Pinto-Rivas is described as having black hair and black eyes, standing at a height of five feet, and weighing approximately 116 pounds. The clothing he was wearing on the day of his disappearance remains unknown. His case is being handled by the Suffolk County Police Department's Sixth Precinct, as they continue to seek answers in his unsettling vanishing.

The circumstances surrounding Nery Pinto-Rivas's disappearance are complicated by the fact that he vanished along with his brother, Andres Mendez-Rivas. The two were reported missing on December 15, 2021, four days after they failed to return to their residence on Hammond Lane in Centereach. This crucial detail adds a layer of complexity and concern to the investigation, suggesting the brothers may have encountered trouble together. Pinto-Rivas has a scar or mark and a medical condition described as 'Other medical disorders or conditions,' though specific details about this condition have not been publicly released. An important aspect of his personal information is that he is a native Spanish speaker.

The investigation into the disappearance of Nery Pinto-Rivas and his brother is an active and open case. Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in their efforts to locate the missing siblings. The days following their last known whereabouts were filled with uncertainty, and as time passed, the lack of information has only deepened the concern for their well-being. The case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing, leaving behind families and communities searching for answers and hoping for a safe return. The shared disappearance of the two brothers from their Long Island home remains a troubling and unresolved matter for the Suffolk County community.

Last Seen: Dec 11, 2021

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Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP147917
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP147917 • Found Jun 26, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 89%49 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%4'11" vs 5'0"
Weight 87%97 lb vs 116 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Harrison, New York
UP137145 • Found Jan 31, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 12–20 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%37 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen

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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