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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP58885) and 1 other source
On a summer day, a 17-year-old boy named Mishan Mishan, a member of The Bharat Scouts and Guides, arrived at Dulles International Airport in Virginia. The date was July 22, 2019, and he was traveling with his scout troop. After their Etihad Airways flight landed, the group made their way to customs. Mishan cleared the international arrivals process at approximately 6:40 PM, moving ahead of his chaperones. This would be the last time he was seen. An air of mystery and concern soon descended when he could not be located.

The initial moments of his disappearance were marked by confusion and growing alarm. When the chaperones for The Bharat Scouts and Guides realized Mishan was missing, a search began within the bustling environment of the airport's International Arrivals Building. A troubling discovery was made in one of the bathrooms: Mishan's book bag and the uniform he had been wearing were found abandoned. Despite their efforts to locate the young scout, the chaperones were unsuccessful. At 8:18 PM, they made the decision to notify law enforcement, officially setting in motion a missing person investigation. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police Department took the lead in the case, which was also entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under the number MP58885.

The investigation into Mishan Mishan's disappearance has been met with a frustrating lack of detailed public information, leaving many questions unanswered. Described as a male with black hair and brown eyes, with a noticeable unibrow, beard, and mustache at the time he went missing, his sudden vanishing has left his family, friends, and the scouting community with a profound sense of loss and uncertainty. The case remains a poignant reminder of the fragility of a moment, a journey that began with the promise of adventure and ended in a mystery that endures. The overview of the case is one of a young visitor who seemingly vanished into thin air from a secure, monitored environment, leaving behind only a few personal items and a host of unanswered questions for law enforcement and his loved ones.

Last Seen: Jul 22, 2019

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Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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 — Baltimore, Maryland - unidentified case UP112992
John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP112992 • Found May 3, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 19–39 vs 17 when missing
Location 89%49 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 97%156 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia - unidentified case UP121080
John Doe — Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia
UP121080 • Found Apr 6, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 19–39 vs 17 when missing
Location 99%14 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
Weight 80%168 lb vs 140 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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