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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP106292) and 3 other sources
Henry Charles Salvatori, aged 23, was last seen on January 24, 1990, in West Palm Beach, Florida. A student pilot, Salvatori was on a routine training flight with his flight instructor and friend, Michael Mergen. The pair departed from Palm Beach International Airport in a Cessna 152 at 7:23 p.m. in clear weather, carrying enough fuel for three hours. They were practicing landings at Palm Beach County Park Airport in Lantana but never returned to their starting point.

Salvatori had relocated from London, England, and befriended Mergen during high school. Despite an extensive search, including aerial and sea patrols covering a 250-mile radius, no trace of the men or their plane has ever been found. Authorities believe their plane may have crashed into the Atlantic Ocean, but the exact circumstances remain unknown, and their case remains classified as "lost/injured missing."

Both the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and other investigative bodies continue to hold the case open, with hopes of uncovering new information. The disappearance of Salvatori and Mergen continues to be a tragic unsolved mystery.

Last Seen: Jan 24, 1990

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5313
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5313 • Found Nov 3, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–30 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 93%151 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP6085 • Found Apr 29, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%182 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5292
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5292 • Found May 23, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 86%145 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1031
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP1031 • Found Aug 26, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 94%152 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — West Palm Beach, Florida - unidentified case UP838
John Doe — West Palm Beach, Florida
UP838 • Found Dec 8, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–35 vs 23
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
79%Possible
John Doe — Florida
UP1173 • Found Jun 16, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 23
Race 100%White
Location 88%53 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 52%5'6" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Lake Worth, Florida
UP1069 • Found Nov 18, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 23 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 77%213 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5788
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5788 • Found Jul 22, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 68%130 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5736
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5736 • Found Oct 16, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"
Weight 81%141 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1016
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP1016 • Found Feb 24, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 98%156 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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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