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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP77490)
Joseph Mora, a 41-year-old commercial fisherman, disappeared on June 2, 1978, from Bradenton, Florida. Mora regularly worked on fishing boats that docked in areas such as Key West and Cortez, but curiously, his boat remained in its usual place when he went missing. Despite extensive searches by his family, which spanned multiple states and even several countries, no trace of him has been found. Mora was last seen in the Bradenton area, and it is unclear whether there were any witnesses to his final movements.

Mora is described as a Caucasian male, approximately 5'8" to 5'10" tall, weighing between 180 and 220 pounds, with thick, wavy brown hair and hazel eyes. His disappearance has left many questions unanswered, especially since his boat was not taken, which might suggest he was not planning to go to sea at the time. Despite the passage of more than 45 years, Mora’s case remains unresolved, and there are no known developments regarding his whereabouts. His case was eventually added to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) in 2021.
Last Seen: Jun 2, 1978

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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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Tampa, Florida - unidentified case UP210
John Doe — Tampa, Florida
UP210 • Found Dec 6, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%37 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 97%157 lb vs 180–220 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
80%Moderate
John Doe — Tampa, Florida - unidentified case UP179
John Doe — Tampa, Florida
UP179 • Found Jun 18, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 70%130 lb vs 180–220 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
80%Moderate
John Doe — Ruskin, Florida - unidentified case UP209
John Doe — Ruskin, Florida
UP209 • Found May 29, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 81%Est. 50–60 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%161 lb vs 180–220 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
79%Possible
John Doe — Sun City Center, Florida - unidentified case UP177
John Doe — Sun City Center, Florida
UP177 • Found Feb 15, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Dade City, Florida - unidentified case UP2307
John Doe — Dade City, Florida
UP2307 • Found Feb 2, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%63 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'10"
78%Possible
John Doe — Lake Wales, Florida - unidentified case UP12934
John Doe — Lake Wales, Florida
UP12934 • Found Oct 11, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%63 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 75%135 lb vs 180–220 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Gray vs Hazel
77%Possible
John Doe — Key West, Florida - unidentified case UP15407
John Doe — Key West, Florida
UP15407 • Found Jun 11, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 54%208 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 180–220 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
77%Possible
John Doe — Tampa, Florida - unidentified case UP8112
John Doe — Tampa, Florida
UP8112 • Found Nov 8, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 32 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Ft Myers, Florida
UP1250 • Found Aug 5, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 46–60 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%71 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 90%150 lb vs 180–220 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP1266
John Doe — Florida
UP1266 • Found Nov 21, 1982
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Sex ✓Male
Age 97%Est. 46–60 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 71%119 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 180–220 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

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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