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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP10669) and 3 other sources
On May 22, 2009, a 45-year-old man named Thomas Mark Leahy was last seen in the New York City borough of Staten Island. Known to his loved ones as 'Tommy Boy,' Leahy's disappearance has left a void of unanswered questions for his family and friends. At the time he went missing, he was described as a white male, standing at approximately 5'9' tall and weighing around 150 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. A significant detail of his life is that he used a wheelchair for mobility. The circumstances surrounding the day he vanished are scarce, and since that spring day, he has not been seen or heard from again.

Thomas possessed several distinctive physical characteristics. He had what were described as 'beautiful blue eyes with long lashes'. When last seen by his family in August of 2008, he had full, wavy brown hair, though he was known to alter his appearance by changing his hair color or style. He did not have facial hair at that time but had been known to grow a beard and mustache. He had at least two piercings in his left ear and possibly one in his right ear as well. Another unique detail is that while he usually had plain fingernails, he was known to sometimes paint them black.

The investigation into Thomas Leahy's disappearance is being handled by the East Brunswick Police Department in New Jersey. His case is listed in national missing persons databases, including NamUs under the case number MP10669, and is classified as an endangered missing person case. Despite the passage of time, very few details about his disappearance have been made public, and his case remains unsolved with no significant developments. The lack of information has made the search for answers a difficult and prolonged effort, leaving his current whereabouts unknown.

Last Seen: May 22, 2009

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 — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP8565
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP8565 • Found Nov 2, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 99%175 lb vs 123–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
82%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP9868
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP9868 • Found Sep 9, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 123–160 lb
82%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP8141
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP8141 • Found Jun 26, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 100%123 lb vs 123–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP50249
John Doe — New York, New York
UP50249 • Found Apr 24, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 96%177 lb vs 123–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP9178
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP9178 • Found Jul 1, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 65%198 lb vs 123–160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — New Brunswick, New Jersey - unidentified case UP6563
John Doe — New Brunswick, New Jersey
UP6563 • Found Jan 4, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–48 vs 45
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 123–160 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Staten Island, New York - unidentified case UP75898
John Doe — Staten Island, New York
UP75898 • Found Jul 3, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%1 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 123–160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP8342
John Doe — New York, New York
UP8342 • Found Sep 3, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 58%Est. 55–90 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 100%174 lb vs 123–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7425
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP7425 • Found May 21, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 45
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 49%206 lb vs 123–160 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP140297
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP140297 • Found Mar 18, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 100%119 lb vs 123–160 lb
Hair 40%Gray 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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