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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP76325) and 1 other source
In the summer of 2018, a family's life was irrevocably changed when 15-year-old Moglinni Ocean vanished without a trace. On August 10th, the young man from Parkchester in the Bronx, New York, attended summer school at New World High School but never made the journey back home. His disappearance was officially reported the following day, sparking a long and agonizing search for answers that has so far yielded very little in the way of closure. At the time he went missing, Moglinni was described as a Black male with black hair and brown eyes. The circumstances surrounding his failure to return home remain a mystery to both his family and law enforcement.

The investigation into Moglinni's disappearance was complicated by a lack of digital footprint. Unlike many teenagers, he did not have any known social media accounts, which often provide crucial clues in missing persons cases. This absence of an online presence left investigators with few leads to follow regarding his social circles and potential whereabouts. It was unclear who he might have been with or where he might have gone after leaving school that day. The New York City Police Department's Missing Persons Squad took on the case, but the lack of information has made their task incredibly challenging.

Years have passed since Moglinni Ocean was last seen, and his case remains unsolved. The initial urgency has faded into a prolonged and painful wait for his loved ones. The case is a somber reminder of the ambiguity and heartache that often accompany long-term missing persons investigations. With no significant leads or updates, the overview of the case is one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance that has left a permanent void in the lives of his family. The search for Moglinni continues, driven by the hope that one day, new information will surface and finally bring clarity to what happened on that August day.

Last Seen: Aug 10, 2018

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Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Island Park, New York
UP141998 • Found Apr 8, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–20 vs 15 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%19 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP122547
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP122547 • Found May 13, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–23 vs 15 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%4 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 68%5'8" vs 5'5"
Weight 80%150 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP118183
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP118183 • Found Mar 3, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 52%Est. 25–40 vs 15 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%11 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
Weight 75%153 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP56820
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP56820 • Found Mar 21, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 84%Est. 17–25 vs 15
Race 100%Black
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 0%6'1" vs 5'5"
Weight 90%144 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
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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