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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP71140) and 3 other sources
In the late spring of 2019, 51-year-old Salvatore Bonura disappeared from his life in Spring Valley, New York. The last confirmed sighting of him was on June 5th of that year. Known to be a frequent visitor of the 7-Eleven store located on East Eckerson Road in Spring Valley, staff at the establishment reported having seen him the day before his official last contact date. After that, there have been no verifiable sightings or communications from Salvatore, leaving his family and community with a painful absence and many unanswered questions.

Details surrounding his disappearance are scarce. At the time he went missing, Salvatore was described as a white male, standing at 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing approximately 165 pounds. He has brown hair and gray eyes. Information regarding the clothing he was wearing on the day he was last seen has not been made publicly available, nor are there any details about whether he had any personal belongings with him, such as a wallet, phone, or vehicle. This lack of information creates significant challenges for those trying to piece together the timeline of his last known movements and understand the circumstances leading to his disappearance. The Spring Valley Village Police Department is the primary agency investigating his case.

The investigation into Salvatore Bonura's disappearance has been ongoing, but with limited public updates, the case has grown cold over the years. His information is listed in national missing persons databases in the hope that a new lead may emerge. The lack of specific details regarding his state of mind, his relationships, or any potential reasons for his disappearance has made it difficult for law enforcement and the public to form any concrete theories. The case remains a quiet but persistent mystery, a story of a man who one day was a familiar face in his local convenience store and the next, was gone without a trace. The overview of the case is one of many unanswered questions and a family left waiting for any information that might bring them closure.

Last Seen: Jun 5, 2019

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 — Newark, New Jersey - unidentified case UP144221
John Doe — Newark, New Jersey
UP144221 • Found Dec 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 92%142 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP115204
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP115204 • Found Dec 26, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 98%147 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Gray
81%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP81157
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP81157 • Found May 26, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%168 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Hazel vs Gray
81%Moderate
John Doe — Staten Island, New York - unidentified case UP75898
John Doe — Staten Island, New York
UP75898 • Found Jul 3, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 96%145 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Gray
80%Moderate
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP114703
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP114703 • Found Nov 10, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 92%142 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Gray
80%Moderate
John Doe — Waterbury, Connecticut
UP94477 • Found Aug 13, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%60 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'7"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP80386
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP80386 • Found May 2, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 55–80 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 80%198 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 70%Blue vs Gray
79%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP75991
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP75991 • Found Nov 19, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 93%143 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Gray
79%Possible
John Doe — Trenton, New Jersey
UP64638 • Found Sep 4, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 51
Race 100%White
Location 83%72 mi away
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'7"
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP138539
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP138539 • Found Feb 2, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%156 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Hazel vs Gray

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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