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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP126207) and 2 other sources
In the early spring of 2024, a 61-year-old man named David W. Sekula vanished from Hackensack, New Jersey. His last confirmed contact with his family was in March of that year, and he was officially last seen in Hackensack on March 26, 2024. Following his disappearance, a period of silence grew, prompting concern. The New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit opened an investigation into his whereabouts. Information provided in his missing person report indicated that he was undomiciled at the time he went missing.

David is described as a white male with brown hair and blue eyes. He stood between 5 feet 6 inches and 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighed somewhere between 150 and 180 pounds. His case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under case number MP126207. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, with no public information available regarding what he was wearing or what he might have been doing on the day he was last seen.

The investigation into David Sekula's disappearance is ongoing. Without more information, it is difficult for a complete picture of the events leading up to his disappearance to be formed. The lack of public details leaves many questions unanswered. This case is an overview of a person who has seemingly vanished without a trace, leaving behind only a few key details for investigators to work with.

Last Seen: Mar 26, 2024

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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.

85%Strong
John Doe — Newark, New Jersey - unidentified case UP144221
John Doe — Newark, New Jersey
UP144221 • Found Dec 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 61
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Weight 100%142 lb vs 150–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP131734
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP131734 • Found Sep 30, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 61
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Weight 100%143 lb vs 150–180 lb
82%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP161901
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP161901 • Found Jun 25, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 61 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Weight 100%148 lb vs 150–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP151698
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP151698 • Found Oct 13, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 93%Est. 45–60 vs 61 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%85 mi away
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Weight 100%150–155 lb vs 150–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
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 94%Est. 50–60 vs 61
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%10 mi away
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Weight 100%183 lb vs 150–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP154360
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP154360 • Found Dec 31, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 94%Est. 50–60 vs 61 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Weight 100%149 lb vs 150–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP163201
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP163201 • Found Sep 5, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 61 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Weight 100%178 lb vs 150–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP145041
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP145041 • Found May 10, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 94%Est. 50–60 vs 61 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Weight 55%85–100 lb vs 150–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Valley Stream, New York
UP159996 • Found Jun 16, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 30–70 vs 61 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%23 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Weight 100%120–190 lb vs 150–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
76%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 93%Est. 45–60 vs 61
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 97%21 mi away
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'9"
Weight 90%125 lb vs 150–180 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

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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