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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP92637) and 8 other sources
In the spring of 2018, a young man named Bret Nye Kaeser vanished from the city of New Haven, Connecticut, leaving behind a life that held promise and a family who continues to search for answers. At the age of 25, Bret was a resident of New Haven and was last seen on April 17, 2018, at the Saint Raphael Campus of Yale New Haven Hospital. Originally from Centerport, New York, he had also spent time in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he attended the University of Michigan. The circumstances surrounding his presence at the hospital and the events leading up to his disappearance remain largely unclear to the public. Since that day, there have been no confirmed sightings or any communication from him, enveloping his case in a profound and troubling silence.

Bret is described as a Caucasian man, standing at approximately 5'10' to 5'11' tall with a weight of around 160 to 185 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. A small scar is noted on the top or left side of his forehead. At the time he went missing, he was wearing a blue button-down shirt, khaki pants, and black Sperry Topsider shoes. Some reports also suggest he may have been wearing a dark green or gray/silver quilted jacket. His family has described him as a loving and intelligent individual, which makes his sudden and unexplained disappearance all the more heartbreaking for those who know him.

The years following Bret Kaeser's disappearance have been marked by a continuous, though often quiet, effort to find him. His family has been described as tirelessly searching for him since he was last seen. Law enforcement, including the New Haven Police Department, have periodically re-issued calls for public assistance, hoping that a new lead might emerge. Despite these efforts, very few details about the investigation have been made public, and the case has grown cold over time. The overview of this case is one of sudden mystery and enduring uncertainty. A young man, with a supportive family and a future ahead of him, disappears without a trace from a place of care. The lack of any substantial leads or evidence has left his loved ones in a painful state of limbo, holding onto hope while grappling with the harsh reality of his prolonged absence.

Last Seen: Apr 17, 2018

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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 — 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 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 64%155 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%150–180 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
75%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 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%62 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 75%5'7"–6'2" vs 5'10"

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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