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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP101257) and 3 other sources
On a late summer day, September 8, 2018, a 43-year-old man named Peter Romano was last seen in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. A resident of the close-knit Kings County community, his disappearance would leave a void of unanswered questions for his family and friends. At the time he went missing, Peter was described as a Caucasian male, standing 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing around 185 pounds. He had black eyes and was bald. The day he vanished began like any other, but ended with an unsettling silence as he was not seen or heard from again.

The circumstances surrounding Peter Romano's disappearance remain shrouded in mystery, with very few details ever being released to the public. Authorities from the New York City Police Department - Missing Persons Squad were notified and opened an investigation into his case. According to official reports, he was simply last seen at his location and then vanished. There has been no information released regarding what he was wearing, if he had any personal belongings with him, or if he had any plans to travel. This lack of specific information has made it difficult for the public to provide assistance and has deepened the concern for his well-being.

Despite the passage of time, the case officially remains open, with law enforcement considering it an active investigation. The New York City Police Department continues to be the primary agency handling the case, with a report filed on November 8, 2018. The lack of progress and the scarcity of public details have left a painful and unresolved situation for those who know him. The overview of this case is one of sudden and unexplained absence. A man from a familiar New York neighborhood disappeared without a trace, and the search for answers continues in the hopes of one day understanding what happened to Peter Romano.

Last Seen: Sep 8, 2018

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Trenton, New Jersey
UP64638 • Found Sep 4, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 93%Est. 45–55 vs 43
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'11"
Hair 40%Gray vs Bald
79%Possible
John Doe — Newark, New Jersey
UP65093 • Found Mar 9, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 73%Est. 48–70 vs 43
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'11"
78%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP119685
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP119685 • Found Jan 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 75%5'7"–6'2" vs 5'11"
78%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP101001 • Found Feb 28, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%74 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'11"
78%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP75991
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP75991 • Found Nov 19, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 73%Est. 50–75 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 75%143 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Bald
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP70353 • Found May 7, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%76 mi away
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
Weight 99%166 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Bald
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP140932
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP140932 • Found Mar 3, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 97%Est. 50–60 vs 43 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%183 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Bald
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP115204
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP115204 • Found Dec 26, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 36%5'6" vs 5'11"
Weight 79%147 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Bald
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP98787
John Doe — New York, New York
UP98787 • Found Dec 24, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 36%5'6" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%190 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Bald
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Waterbury, Connecticut
UP94477 • Found Aug 13, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 93%Est. 48–62 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%83 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'11"
Hair 40%Brown vs Bald

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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