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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP60050)
On a fall day in 2005, a young man named Pawel Tomasz Serafin vanished from his life in Brooklyn, New York, leaving behind a mystery that has endured for years. At 25 years old, Pawel was last seen on October 7th of that year. On the day he disappeared, he was reportedly intending to travel to the Brighton area. What should have been a routine journey became the starting point of a long and painful period of uncertainty for his loved ones. Details about his plans for that day or what might have led to his disappearance are scarce, creating a void of information that has been difficult to fill.

Pawel is described as a White/Caucasian male, standing at 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing around 165 pounds at the time he went missing. He has brown hair, and a notable physical characteristic is a scar located near the right part of his collarbone. The investigation into his disappearance is being handled by the New York City Police Department's Missing Persons Squad. Despite the passage of time and the case being documented in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System no significant leads have emerged to explain what happened to him. The lack of information has made the search for answers a challenging and frustrating endeavor for both law enforcement and his family.

The case of Pawel Serafin is a somber reminder of the countless individuals who go missing, leaving behind families caught in an ambiguous loss. With no clear evidence to suggest what transpired, the narrative of his disappearance remains incomplete. Investigators and his family are left to wonder about the circumstances that led to a 25-year-old man vanishing after stating he was heading to Brighton. The case continues to be an open investigation, with authorities hoping that someone, somewhere, may hold the key piece of information that could finally bring clarity and closure to a family that has waited for far too long.

Last Seen: Oct 7, 2005

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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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP8825
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP8825 • Found Mar 16, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%168 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5612
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5612 • Found Dec 1, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
82%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5231
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5231 • Found Jun 7, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 78%Est. 30–45 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%181 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5230
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5230 • Found May 30, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 74%127 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP9178
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP9178 • Found Jul 1, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"
Weight 80%198 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP81157
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP81157 • Found May 26, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%168 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Uniondale, New York
UP9130 • Found Mar 28, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–46 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 98%147 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP8141
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP8141 • Found Jun 26, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"
Weight 69%123 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP4962
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP4962 • Found Nov 18, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 64%Est. 30–45 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 98%147 lb vs 165 lb
77%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP16496
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP16496 • Found Feb 11, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%73 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'10" vs 5'10"
Hair 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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