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Andriy Pavlyuk Missing Person Case

Last seen in Linden, New Jersey on Dec 1, 2014

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Jul 27, 2023

Andriy

Pavlyuk

35

24

68 inches

130 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 1, 2014

Linden

New Jersey

Union County

07036

No

123031

New Britain Police Department

New Britain

Connecticut

Hartford County

06051

Karl Mordasiewicz

Detective

10 Chestnut Street, Connecticut

8608263000

Local

Law Enforcement

https://pd.newbritainct.gov/

23-755

New Britain Police Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 13, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP99915) and 2 other sources
In the autumn of 2013, a young Ukrainian man named Andriy Pavlyuk embarked on a new chapter in his life, moving to the United States and settling in New Jersey. For a time, he maintained connections with his family back in Ukraine, sharing aspects of his new life from afar. However, as 2014 drew to a close, this communication abruptly and inexplicably ceased. The once-regular contact with his loved ones fell silent, marking the beginning of a prolonged and painful period of uncertainty for his family. They were left to wonder what had become of Andriy in a country still so new to him.

The last known whereabouts of Andriy Pavlyuk were in the area of Linden, New Jersey, within Union County. At the time of his disappearance, he was 24 years old, described as a white male with brown hair and blue eyes, standing at a height of 5 feet 8 inches, and weighing approximately 130 pounds. After the end of 2014, no one in his family or circle of acquaintances reported seeing or speaking with him again. The reasons behind his sudden silence and disappearance remain unknown, leaving a void of information and a series of unanswered questions for those who knew him.

The investigation into Andriy's disappearance is being handled by the New Britain Police Department in Connecticut, a detail that suggests the complexities and potential geographic scope of the case. Despite the passage of time, the case remains open, a silent testament to a life interrupted. For his family, the lack of resolution continues to be a source of ongoing distress. The overview of this case is one of profound and sudden loss of contact, where a young man, new to a country, seemingly vanished without a trace, leaving his family to hope for answers.
Last Seen: Dec 1, 2014

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  • Pioneer Award Program Publications | NIH Common Fund
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP99915 | NamUs

    • 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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP16496
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP16496 • Found Feb 11, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%64 mi away
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'10" vs 5'8"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Staten Island, New York - unidentified case UP57351
    John Doe — Staten Island, New York
    UP57351 • Found May 3, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%110–130 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey - unidentified case UP102185
    John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey
    UP102185 • Found Jan 7, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 19–39 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%87 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 89%150–180 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    77%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 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'7"–6'2" vs 5'8"
    77%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 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%142 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP99882 • Found Jan 28, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%64 mi away
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%123 lb vs 130 lb
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP16717
    John Doe — Bronx, New York
    UP16717 • Found May 11, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
    Weight 52%171 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    77%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 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%16 mi away
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 80%156 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP80273
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP80273 • Found Apr 10, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 15–23 vs 24 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 99%14 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%137 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP81157
    John Doe — Queens, New York
    UP81157 • Found May 26, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 65%Est. 35–55 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%24 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 58%168 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue

    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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