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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP37678) and 6 other sources
In the early morning hours of September 12, 2007, 32-year-old Gerald W. Hamilton was last seen in the East Flatbush neighborhood within the New York City borough of Brooklyn. He was specifically in the 200 block of East 35th Street at approximately 5:45 a.m. At the time of his disappearance, Gerald was described as a Black male with black hair and brown eyes, standing at approximately five feet eight inches tall and weighing around 195 pounds. He had distinguishing scars on his wrists and the back of his neck. When he was last seen, he was reportedly wearing a striped shirt and black pants.

The day after Gerald Hamilton was last seen, a troubling discovery was made that intensified the concern for his well-being. His vehicle was found abandoned and had been set on fire. This alarming development suggested that foul play may have been involved in his disappearance. Despite this evidence, very few details about the circumstances surrounding his case have been made public. He has not been heard from since the morning he vanished. The New York City Police Department is the investigating agency for his case.

Years have passed since Gerald Hamilton disappeared, and his case remains unsolved. Though he resided on Beach 30th Street in Far Rockaway at the time, his last known location was in Brooklyn. The lack of available information has made it difficult for progress to be made in his case. The discovery of his burned and abandoned vehicle the day after he was last seen is the most significant and ominous clue in his disappearance. This overview encapsulates the known facts of the case, highlighting a mysterious disappearance that has left a family without answers for over a decade.

Last Seen: Sep 12, 2007

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 — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP118183
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP118183 • Found Mar 3, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 96%153 lb vs 175–195 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP12401
John Doe — New York, New York
UP12401 • Found Jul 1, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 97%154 lb vs 175–195 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%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 32 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 92%221 lb vs 175–195 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP121067
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP121067 • Found Apr 25, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%171 lb vs 175–195 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP96243
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP96243 • Found Dec 6, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%14 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%172 lb vs 175–195 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP82201
John Doe — New York, New York
UP82201 • Found Jul 4, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 89%146 lb vs 175–195 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%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 32 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%14 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 75%237 lb vs 175–195 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Cromwell, Connecticut - unidentified case UP13320
John Doe — Cromwell, Connecticut
UP13320 • Found Nov 9, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 76%96 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%200 lb vs 175–195 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Lawrence, New York - unidentified case UP154504
John Doe — Lawrence, New York
UP154504 • Found Dec 23, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%176 lb vs 175–195 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP67295
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP67295 • Found May 13, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%14 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 66%126 lb vs 175–195 lb
Hair 100%Black 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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