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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP21810) and 3 other sources
Frank Giarrizzo, a 24-year-old male, was last seen in West Islip, New York, on January 3, 1980. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a White/Caucasian male, standing at 5'3' and weighing around 135 pounds. He had long, shoulder-length brown hair, blue eyes, and a mustache. A notable characteristic was that his eyebrows were connected, giving the appearance of a single long eyebrow. On the day he went missing, he was reportedly wearing blue jeans, a t-shirt, a blue flight jacket, and brown shoes. His disappearance followed a dispute with his mother, after which he left his home.

After leaving his residence, it was believed that Frank may have been heading to one of two possible destinations: Hammerheads on Route 27 in West Islip or the Red Lion on Main Street in Babylon Village. He was driving his 1979 blue Chevrolet Sportvan. The circumstances immediately following his departure are not widely known, leaving his family and law enforcement with few initial leads. The days following his disappearance were filled with uncertainty as his loved ones awaited any news of his whereabouts.

Sometime after he was last seen, a significant development occurred in the case when his 1979 blue Chevy van was located in Staten Island, New York. Despite the discovery of his vehicle, Frank Giarrizzo himself was not found, and the van's location provided no clear answers as to what may have happened to him. The case was reported to the Suffolk County Police Department on January 7, 1980. The investigation into his disappearance has continued over the years, but his whereabouts remain unknown. The lack of resolution has left a lasting impact on his family and community, who continue to seek answers. An overview of the case reveals a young man who vanished after a disagreement at home, with his van later being found abandoned, leaving a troubling and unresolved mystery.

Last Seen: Jan 3, 1980

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP8149
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP8149 • Found Dec 20, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP5613
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP5613 • Found Jan 18, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%26 mi away, same state
TimingFound 25 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%123 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP6994
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP6994 • Found Feb 9, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP10330
John Doe — New York, New York
UP10330 • Found Oct 27, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%37 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%125 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Harrison, New Jersey
UP1659 • Found May 15, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–26 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%45 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 68%5'0" vs 5'3"
Weight 98%150 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
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 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%45 mi away, same state
TimingFound 39 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%110–130 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7984
John Doe — New York, New York
UP7984 • Found Jul 1, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%37 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP8519
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP8519 • Found Sep 1, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP8114
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP8114 • Found Feb 21, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%141 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — Newark, New Jersey
UP1431 • Found Feb 21, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 27–39 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%45 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'3"
Weight 98%150 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 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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