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Summary based on 1 source
In the spring of 1983, a young man named Norman Rivet disappeared from his home in Montreal, Quebec. On May 24, 1983, the 21-year-old was seen for the last time in his Ville-Émard neighborhood residence. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Caucasian male with brown hair and brown eyes. He stood approximately 5 feet 11 inches to 6 feet tall and weighed around 146 pounds. When he was last seen, he was believed to be wearing a blue denim coat and blue jeans. The circumstances surrounding his departure were particularly distressing for his loved ones.

The pain of Norman Rivet's absence was compounded by the discovery of a suicide note that he had left behind for his family. This heartbreaking detail suggests a troubled state of mind and has led investigators to classify his disappearance as a suspected suicide. Despite this indication, what happened to him after he left his home remains a mystery. Since that day in May, he has not been seen or heard from again, leaving his family with unanswered questions and a void that has spanned decades. The case is considered an unresolved missing person file.

The investigation into Norman Rivet's disappearance has been handled by the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal. Over the years, his case has been shared through various platforms in the hope of gathering new information. Despite the passage of more than four decades, the search for answers continues. The lack of any significant leads or sightings has left the case cold, a lingering testament to the enduring pain of not knowing the fate of a loved one. The overview of the case is one of sudden departure marked by a troubling note, followed by a complete and total lack of contact, leaving a family to grapple with an unresolved loss and the enduring question of what became of Norman Rivet.

Last Seen: May 24, 1983

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Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

75%Possible
John Doe — California
UP3941 • Found Oct 28, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–36 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 25%Different state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 146 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Clothing: both mention denim, jean

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.