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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22003) and 2 other sources
In the winter of 1986, a young man named Phillip R. Fiammetta vanished from his life in North Babylon, New York, leaving behind a mystery that has endured for decades. On January 20, 1986, the 26-year-old was last seen in the Long Island community. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were deemed suspicious, launching a case that has seen little progress over the years. At the time he went missing, Phillip was described as a white male, standing at 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing around 220 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

Phillip had several distinct features that his family and law enforcement hoped would lead to his whereabouts. He had a tattoo on his upper left arm of two boxing gloves with the name 'Phil' inscribed. A scar marked his left thumb. Phillip was also known to wear several pieces of noticeable jewelry. This included a ring with the letter 'P', a chain necklace with a 'Phil' charm, a diamond watch, and an I.D. bracelet adorned with diamonds that also spelled out his name. These personal and unique items paint a picture of a young man with a distinct sense of style, but they have not yet served as the clues needed to resolve his case.

The passage of time has not brought any definitive answers in the disappearance of Phillip Fiammetta. The Suffolk County Police Department has been handling his case from the beginning, but concrete leads have been elusive. Despite being listed on national databases for missing persons, his case has grown cold, joining the countless other long-term missing person files that remain open and unresolved across the country. The lack of new information has left his loved ones without closure, and the suspicious nature of his disappearance continues to be a source of unanswered questions. The case of Phillip Fiammetta serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who have vanished, leaving behind families to grapple with the ambiguity and the enduring hope for answers.

Last Seen: Jan 20, 1986

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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 — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP8048
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP8048 • Found Oct 12, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%202 lb vs 220 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP8543
John Doe — New York, New York
UP8543 • Found Jul 29, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%220 lb vs 220 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP14088
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP14088 • Found Jan 22, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%208 lb vs 220 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP5980
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP5980 • Found Sep 28, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%226 lb vs 220 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7921
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP7921 • Found Jun 30, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%34 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 75%170 lb vs 220 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7974
John Doe — New York, New York
UP7974 • Found Jun 17, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 87%Est. 35–50 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%36 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%230 lb vs 220 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP8460
John Doe — New York, New York
UP8460 • Found Aug 20, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%36 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 79%175 lb vs 220 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP8534
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP8534 • Found Sep 7, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 38%140 lb vs 220 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP8090
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP8090 • Found Jun 26, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 45%145 lb vs 220 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP9068
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP9068 • Found Dec 7, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%200 lb vs 220 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
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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