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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP58999) and 6 other sources
In the spring of 2019, a then 40-year-old man named Fernando Muniz vanished from his home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. On April 27, 2019, he informed a complainant that he was leaving his residence but would be back. However, he never returned and has not been heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, Muniz was described as a Hispanic male, standing between 5 feet 10 inches and 6 feet tall, and weighing between 145 and 165 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. His case was officially reported to the Philadelphia Police Department on May 29, 2019.

The circumstances surrounding Fernando Muniz's disappearance remain unclear. After leaving his home, there were reported sightings of him in the area of Kensington and Allegheny Avenues in Philadelphia. These sightings, however, did not lead to his location. The specifics of why he left his home or what his plans were on that day have not been made public. The lack of concrete leads has made the investigation challenging for law enforcement and has left his loved ones with many unanswered questions.

The search for Fernando Muniz has been ongoing since he was reported missing. His case is being handled by the East Detective Division of the Philadelphia Police Department. Despite the passage of time, the investigation into his disappearance continues. The primary goal of the investigation is to uncover any information that could lead to his whereabouts and to bring him home safely. The overview of the case is a painful one, marked by the sudden and unexplained absence of a man from his community and family, with few clues to explain what might have happened to him after he walked out of his door.

Last Seen: Apr 27, 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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP70353 • Found May 7, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 40 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%166 lb vs 145–165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP123910
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP123910 • Found Jun 4, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 90%Est. 29–39 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 52%5'6" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%162 lb vs 145–165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Staten Island, New York - unidentified case UP82373
John Doe — Staten Island, New York
UP82373 • Found Jul 8, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 85%63 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 71%203 lb vs 145–165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%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 84%67 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 52%5'6" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%178 lb vs 145–165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP133644
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP133644 • Found Oct 14, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 83%72 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 94%125 lb vs 145–165 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP114582
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP114582 • Found Dec 29, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%87 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%157 lb vs 145–165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Freehold, New Jersey
UP93554 • Found Dec 27, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 90%46 mi away
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 20%5'4" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%171 lb vs 145–165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Camden, New Jersey
UP77333 • Found Aug 13, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 74%Est. 45–55 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'10"–6'0"
78%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP59677
John Doe — New York, New York
UP59677 • Found Jul 15, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 40
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%75 mi away
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 68%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 79%197 lb vs 145–165 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP140932
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP140932 • Found Mar 3, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 74%Est. 50–60 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 81%77 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 97%183 lb vs 145–165 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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