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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 40-99
from Summit, New Jersey


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Victim Details

Apr 1, 2008

Jul 11, 2024

43230

20010233

Adult

40

99

67949

65 inches

69 inches

White / Caucasian

Multiple

Male

1900

1961

1999

2001

Feb 21, 2001

Hidden Valley Pond Park

Summit

New Jersey

Union County

07901

No

678

Union County Police Department

Westfield

New Jersey

Union County

300 North Ave, East, , Westfield, New Jersey

9086549800

County

Law Enforcement

https://ucnj.org/public-safety/division-of-police/

01-2325

Unknown

No hair was recovered

Unknown

Unknown

  • Other distinctive physical characteristic: Individual my have had lower back pain or walked with a limp.

  • Jewelry: Watch with silver metal link band.


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Case Description

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The remains were found at the Hidden Valley Pond Park by a pond.
Date Found: 2001-02-21

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP1475

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (3)

    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.

    76%Possible
    Rufino Montalvo
    Rufino Montalvo
    MP21533 • Missing since Dec 3, 2000 from Perth Amboy, New Jersey
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 40–99 vs 78
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'7"
    76%Possible
    Humberto Colon
    Humberto Colon
    MP11474 • Missing since Dec 24, 2000 from Brooklyn, New York
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 40–99 vs 70
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away
    TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'4"
    76%Possible
    Pietro Zarfino
    Pietro Zarfino
    MP9842 • Missing since Jan 4, 2000 from Newark, New Jersey
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 40–99 vs 75 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'9"

    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.

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