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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP40571) and 2 other sources
In the autumn of 2015, a 32-year-old man named Pawell Jurczek from Maspeth, New York, vanished, leaving a void of information and concern in his wake. On November 16, 2015, Pawell, a Caucasian male with blue eyes and brown hair, standing at five feet five inches and weighing around 145 pounds, was seen for the last time. His disappearance would trigger a long-standing investigation that has yet to provide definitive answers to his family and friends. The case, which was officially reported to law enforcement about a month after he was last seen, has left a trail of questions that linger years later.

The circumstances surrounding Pawell's disappearance point to a specific location in Sullivan County. He was last seen at a Jewish camp situated at 249 Anderson Road in Parksville, New York. It is understood that Pawell was not alone on the day he went missing. He was in the company of a friend, Marek Piotrkowicz. The two men were reportedly visiting another individual, Leszek Lenc, who was serving as a caretaker for the camp. What transpired at the camp on that day and why Pawell was never seen or heard from again remains the central mystery of the investigation. No details have been made public regarding what clothing he was wearing or if he had any personal belongings with him.

The official investigation into Pawell Jurczek's case began when the New York State Police in Liberty were notified on December 18, 2015. Despite the passage of time, the case remains open. In an effort to generate new leads, his information was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System on November 2, 2017. The case is an overview of a man who, in the company of a friend, visited a caretaker at a camp and then simply disappeared. The lack of available information has made the search for answers incredibly difficult, leaving a community and a family waiting for any news regarding what happened to Pawell Jurczek.

Last Seen: Nov 16, 2015

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 — Staten Island, New York - unidentified case UP57351
John Doe — Staten Island, New York
UP57351 • Found May 3, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 99%110–130 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP16717
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP16717 • Found May 11, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 84%171 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP114703
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP114703 • Found Nov 10, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%142 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP138539
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP138539 • Found Feb 2, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%156 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP99253
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP99253 • Found Jan 6, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
79%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 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%81 mi away
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7"–5'10" vs 5'5"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP16578
John Doe — New York, New York
UP16578 • Found Oct 29, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 84%Est. 35–55 vs 32
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
Weight 97%162 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP95989
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP95989 • Found Dec 3, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 32
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 84%119 lb vs 145 lb
79%Possible
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 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%148 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP119685
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP119685 • Found Jan 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 75%5'7"–6'2" vs 5'5"

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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