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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP116090) and 4 other sources
In the bustling borough of Brooklyn, New York, 38-year-old Marlon Phillip, a resident of East Flatbush, was going about his day on August 7, 2023. He was last seen at approximately 4 p.m. in the vicinity of Smith Street and Schermerhorn Street in Downtown Brooklyn, a busy area filled with the daily rhythms of city life. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a blue T-shirt with white Northface lettering, blue jean shorts, and white and black Nike high-top sneakers. Marlon is described as a Black male with a dark complexion, standing about 6 feet tall and weighing around 185 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

The days following Marlon's last sighting turned into weeks, and then months, with no word of his whereabouts. Concern grew among his family and community as the silence stretched on. The New York City Police Department issued a public appeal for information, hoping that someone might have seen something that could help locate him. His case was logged by the Missing Persons Squad, and details were circulated in an effort to generate leads. Despite these efforts, information about the circumstances of his disappearance remained scarce, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions and a painful void.

The investigation into Marlon Phillip's disappearance remains active, with law enforcement continuing to seek information from the public. His case is a poignant reminder of the many individuals who go missing, leaving behind families grappling with uncertainty and hope. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and unexplained absence. A man with a home on East 43rd Street, a physical description known to his community, was last seen on a summer afternoon and has not been heard from since. The lack of clear details surrounding his disappearance has made the search challenging, and the case continues to be a source of deep concern for those who know and miss him.

Last Seen: Aug 7, 2023

Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP157697
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP157697 • Found Mar 31, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 38 when missing
Location 100%5 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%169 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
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 38
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%171 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Kearny, New Jersey - unidentified case UP159723
John Doe — Kearny, New Jersey
UP159723 • Found Apr 28, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 38 when missing
Location 99%12 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%169 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
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 38
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 36%5'7" vs 6'0"
Weight 85%153 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%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 38
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 75%5'7"–6'2" vs 6'0"
75%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP161561 • Found Aug 4, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 38 when missing
Location 81%80 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 54%242 lb vs 185 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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