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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP85046) and 1 other source
Richard Watchempino Jr., 23, was last seen on April 10, 1981, in Miami, Florida. At the time, Watchempino was working as a cab driver in the city. His family last heard from him around this date, but no further communication was made, leading to concerns about his safety. Despite extensive searches, no traces of him have been found, and his case remains unsolved.

Described as 5'10" with black hair and brown eyes, Watchempino's disappearance is classified as suspicious. Investigators have not ruled out foul play, and his case has remained open for decades, with little new evidence emerging to provide answers. His case has garnered attention in cold case databases, where authorities continue to seek any information that could help resolve his disappearance.

Anyone with details about Watchempino's case is encouraged to contact law enforcement, as his family and investigators are still looking for closure in this decades-old case.

Last Seen: Apr 10, 1981

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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.

87%Strong
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP17731
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP17731 • Found Oct 23, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–27 vs 23
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP16420 • Found Nov 20, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 96%145 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP13806
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP13806 • Found Apr 10, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 23
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 97%146 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP10130 • Found May 2, 1982
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–32 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 165 lb
84%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 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%151 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP140884 • Found Nov 11, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 23
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 78%130 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
83%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 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 99%182 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5756
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5756 • Found Feb 12, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 39–41 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%177 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1189
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP1189 • Found Mar 30, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 73%126 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%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 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 96%145 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown 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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