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Summary based on 2 sources
In the spring of 1980, a young man named Marcel Pelissier, 28 years old, vanished from his home in Boisbriand, Quebec. On the morning of May 13th, at approximately 5:30 a.m., Marcel left his residence in a rented car. He was not alone; his Doberman pinscher, named Hans, was with him. The last known direction he was headed was towards St. Jovite, a community nestled in the Laurentian Mountains. His departure that day marked the last time he was seen or heard from by his loved ones, leaving behind a void filled with unanswered questions and lingering concerns.

It wasn't until over two months later, on July 29, 1980, that Marcel's sibling officially reported him as a missing person to the police in Boisbriand. The delay in the official report added another layer of complexity to the investigation. Information that surfaced during the initial inquiries suggested that Marcel was known to be involved in the world of narcotics, a detail that broadened the scope of possibilities for his sudden disappearance. Despite this lead, concrete evidence that could illuminate his path after he drove off that May morning remained elusive, and the trail grew colder with each passing day.

The weeks turned into months, and months into years, yet there has been no resolution in the disappearance of Marcel Pelissier. The Sûreté du Québec has the case file, a silent testament to a life interrupted. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance, including his alleged involvement in narcotics, have led to various theories, but none have been substantiated with definitive proof. The case remains a painful and unresolved chapter for his family and friends. The overview of this case is one of abrupt departure and prolonged uncertainty, a story that began with a man and his dog setting off on a journey and ended in a mystery that has endured for decades.

Last Seen: May 13, 1980

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Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

76%Possible
John Doe — Immokalee, Florida - unidentified case UP1294
John Doe — Immokalee, Florida
UP1294 • Found Oct 18, 1980
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 28
Race 100%White
Location 25%Different state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 132 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Clothing: both mention boot, jean
75%Possible
John Doe — California
UP57047 • Found May 7, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 28
Race 100%White
Location 25%Different state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'10" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%145–165 lb vs 132 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Clothing: both mention boot, jean
75%Possible
John Doe — South Euclid, Ohio - unidentified case UP7980
John Doe — South Euclid, Ohio
UP7980 • Found May 8, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–30 vs 28
Race 100%White
Location 25%Different state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 99%146 lb vs 132 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Clothing: both mention boot

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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