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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP41804) and 2 other sources
On October 6, 2014, Christopher Nelson, a 65-year-old Black / African American man, vanished from Long Beach, New York. At the time he went missing, he stood between five feet eleven inches and six feet tall, with a weight of approximately 246 to 250 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes. His disappearance from the Nassau County community would prompt a years-long search for answers, leaving those who knew him hoping for his safe return.

The circumstances surrounding Christopher's disappearance are particularly concerning as he was a resident of an assisted living home. His last known outfit was described as a button-up shirt, a baseball hat, and sneakers. There was no information released regarding any mode of transportation he might have used or a potential destination. The lack of specific details about his plans or why he would have left the facility has made the investigation challenging from the very beginning, creating a void of information that has been difficult for both law enforcement and his community to fill.

The Long Beach Police Department was officially notified and began their investigation on October 8, 2014, two days after he was last seen. A missing person case was opened as authorities began the search for the vulnerable adult. The case remains a quiet and troubling mystery, an overview marked by the simple, yet profound, fact that a man in need of assistance disappeared without a trace. Years have passed, and the lack of resolution continues to underscore the deep concern for Christopher Nelson's welfare and the enduring uncertainty surrounding what happened to him.

Last Seen: Oct 6, 2014

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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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP71012
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP71012 • Found Apr 10, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 50%166 lb vs 246–250 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP73621
John Doe — New York, New York
UP73621 • Found Sep 7, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 97%21 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 100%221 lb vs 246–250 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP69220
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP69220 • Found May 9, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 100%237 lb vs 246–250 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP16878
John Doe — New York, New York
UP16878 • Found Jul 4, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 97%20 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 83%200 lb vs 246–250 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP76881
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP76881 • Found Nov 16, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%17 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 41%158 lb vs 246–250 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Newark, New Jersey - unidentified case UP156066
John Doe — Newark, New Jersey
UP156066 • Found Nov 23, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 95%29 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 69%183 lb vs 246–250 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP14175 • Found Jun 7, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 65
Race 100%Black
Location 78%88 mi away
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP77552
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP77552 • Found Jan 9, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%15 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 36%5'6" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 72%186 lb vs 246–250 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP13630
John Doe — New York, New York
UP13630 • Found Oct 9, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 50–99 vs 65
Race 100%Black
Location 97%21 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 days after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 83%200 lb vs 246–250 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP82417 • Found Jun 10, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 79%87 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0"–6'3" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 100%275–325 lb vs 246–250 lb
Hair 40%Gray 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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