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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP71228) and 2 other sources
In the autumn of 2014, a family's life was changed when 40-year-old Reye-Jesus Lopez vanished from Dunkirk, New York. On September 23, 2014, the Hispanic/Latino and White/Caucasian male was last seen, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear. At the time he went missing, Reye-Jesus was described as being 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing approximately 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. The lack of detailed information regarding what he was last seen wearing has added to the complexity of the search. The Buffalo Police Department is handling the investigation into his disappearance.

The days following Reye-Jesus's last known contact were filled with uncertainty and a growing sense of concern among his loved ones and the community. Despite the passage of time, specific details about what might have led to his disappearance have not been made public. Investigators have been faced with the difficult task of piecing together a timeline of his last known movements and activities. The absence of concrete leads has made it challenging to determine whether he left on his own accord or if foul play was involved. The lack of information has left his family in a painful state of limbo, hoping for answers and a resolution to their unending questions.

The investigation into the disappearance of Reye-Jesus Lopez is an ongoing case. Authorities continue to seek any information that could shed light on his whereabouts or the circumstances of his disappearance. The case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind families and communities to grapple with the emotional toll of not knowing. The overview of this case highlights the profound impact of a person's sudden and unexplained absence and the enduring hope for answers and closure.

Last Seen: Sep 23, 2014

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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.

76%Possible
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP15975
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP15975 • Found Aug 31, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 45%304 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 90%207 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Staten Island, New York - unidentified case UP84078
John Doe — Staten Island, New York
UP84078 • Found May 26, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 45%298 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%178 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Elmhurst, New York - unidentified case UP58733
John Doe — Elmhurst, New York
UP58733 • Found Jul 6, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 44%306 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 79%143 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Name: same last name as tentative name (Obdolio Lopez Gomez)
75%Possible
John Doe — Plainfield, New Jersey - unidentified case UP15843
John Doe — Plainfield, New Jersey
UP15843 • Found Apr 21, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 47%285 mi away
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%195 lb vs 180 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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