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Jilardo Rojas-rivera Missing Person Case

Last seen in Rahway, New Jersey on Jan 13, 2007

Victim Details

Jul 7, 2023

Jul 10, 2023

Jilardo

Rojas-rivera

56

37

68 inches

130 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jan 13, 2007

Rahway

New Jersey

Union County

07065

No

126309

City of Rahway Police Department

Rahway

New Jersey

Union County

07065

1 City Hall Plaza, New Jersey

7328272200

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.cityofrahway.org/397/Rahway-Police-Department

2007-001481

City of Rahway Police Department

na

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 8, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP105268) and 4 other sources
In the quiet borough of Rahway, New Jersey, a family was forever changed by the unexplained disappearance of Jilardo Rojas-Rivera. On January 13, 2007, the 37-year-old was last seen at his residence. At the time he went missing, he was employed in either Hillside or Hillsdale, New Jersey; accounts vary on the exact location. From that day forward, no one has reported hearing from or seeing him again. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain shrouded in mystery, with very few details available to the public or to the investigators working on his case.

Jilardo Rojas-Rivera is described as a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes. At the time he went missing, he stood at 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighed approximately 130 pounds. He was born on September 15, 1969. The investigation into his disappearance is being handled by the Rahway Police Department. Despite the passage of years, his case remains open, a lingering question in the hearts of his loved ones and the community.

The lack of information has been a significant hurdle in the investigation. No details have been released regarding what he was wearing on the day he was last seen, or if he had any personal belongings with him. It is unknown if he had any distinguishing marks or tattoos that could aid in his identification. This absence of specific details has made it incredibly difficult for law enforcement and the public to piece together the events of that fateful day. The case of Jilardo Rojas-Rivera serves as a somber reminder of the silent struggles faced by families of the missing, and the enduring hope for answers and closure that persists even in the face of uncertainty.
Last Seen: Jan 13, 2007

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  • Jilardo Rojas-Rivera - The Charley Project
  • The Missing Jilardo Rojas-Rivera - By Ashleigh Sommers
  • NJ - Jilardo Rojas-Rivera, 37, Rahway, January 13, 2007 | Websleuths
  • Written by Ash Mysteries Jilardo Rojas-Rivera was 37 years old ...

    • 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.

    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5267
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP5267 • Found Nov 29, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 92%Est. 40–55 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%18 mi away
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 85%107 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP133644
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP133644 • Found Oct 14, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%18 mi away
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%125 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — New York - unidentified case UP17289
    John Doe — New York
    UP17289 • Found Jul 19, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%27 mi away
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 97%145 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Staten Island, New York - unidentified case UP82373
    John Doe — Staten Island, New York
    UP82373 • Found Jul 8, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%7 mi away
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 0%203 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Staten Island, New York - unidentified case UP84078
    John Doe — Staten Island, New York
    UP84078 • Found May 26, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 37%178 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP5531
    John Doe — Bronx, New York
    UP5531 • Found Apr 22, 2009
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%30 mi away
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'4" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%129 lb vs 130 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP5216
    John Doe — Queens, New York
    UP5216 • Found Jan 22, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%27 mi away
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 58%168 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    80%Moderate
    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 100%Est. 50–60 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%18 mi away
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 26%183 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    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 37 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%28 mi away
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 78%157 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP94144
    John Doe — Queens, New York
    UP94144 • Found Jul 29, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%24 mi away
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%137 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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    Does anyone remember if there were any particular events or gatherings happening around Rahway or... ...Read More
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