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Found on west shore of the Hudson River in the Palisades Interstate Park after being washed up during a storm.
Date Found: 2011-04-21

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Possible Missing Person Matches (10)

Missing persons whose details are consistent with these remains, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

Values read: this case vs the missing person.

84%Moderate
Daniel Ryan
Daniel Ryan
MP741 • Missing since Aug 15, 1998 from Bronx, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 31–51 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 88%225 lb vs 175–195 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
Physical features: Scar: surgical, chest
83%Moderate
Brandon Cruz
Brandon Cruz
MP41575 • Missing since Apr 14, 2003 from Bronx, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 31–51 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 100%225 lb vs 190–210 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
Frank DiNardi
Frank DiNardi
MP8659 • Missing since Mar 9, 1998 from Cortlandt, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 31–51 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 38%225 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Physical features: Scar: surgical
82%Moderate
Edward Finnigan
Edward Finnigan
MP32783 • Missing since Dec 24, 2005 from Wantage, New Jersey
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 31–51 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%36 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%225 lb vs 200–225 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Michael Kaczorowski
Michael Kaczorowski
MP38226 • Missing since Aug 16, 2005 from New York, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 31–51 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"
Weight 77%225 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Hakan Karacay
Hakan Karacay
MP26512 • Missing since Sep 20, 1999 from Clifton, New Jersey
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 31–51 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"–6'2"
Weight 83%225 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Erman Oztopaloglu
Erman Oztopaloglu
MP19967 • Missing since Mar 16, 2009 from Cliffside Park, New Jersey
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 31–51 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%6'1" vs 5'11"
Weight 77%225 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Carmine Gargano Jr
Carmine Gargano Jr
MP9571 • Missing since Jul 10, 1994 from Brooklyn, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 31–51 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%225 lb vs 230 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Perry Maurino
Perry Maurino
MP71196 • Missing since Aug 17, 1978 from South Nyack, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 31–51 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away
TimingFound 33 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
Weight 95%225 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Ralph Coppola
Ralph Coppola
MP9292 • Missing since Sep 16, 1998 from Bronx, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 31–51 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"
Weight 100%225 lb vs 240 lb
Hair 60%Brown 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 this case.