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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP10002) and 6 other sources
On a cold December day in 2007, 53-year-old Edward A. Ratynski Jr. was seen by a neighbor leaving his residence on La Vista Drive in the town of Fallsburg, New York. It was December 13th, and being an avid fisherman, it is believed that he may have been heading to a local body of water, possibly Conklin Pond, to check the thickness of the ice for fishing. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a black jacket, black jeans, and white sneakers. Edward, who did not own a vehicle, was classified as disabled and was unemployed. He had been living in a boardinghouse in Fallsburg for only a few months prior to when he went missing.

Three days after he was last seen, on December 16, 2007, Edward Ratynski was reported missing. An investigation into his disappearance was launched by the New York State Police. Authorities learned that there had been no activity on his bank account since he was last seen, a concerning detail in the case. Given the possibility that he had gone to check the ice, extensive searches of Conklin Pond were conducted, but these efforts unfortunately yielded no clues as to his whereabouts. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were troubling to investigators and his family, as there were no immediate signs of foul play, yet his sudden silence was out of character.

Years have passed since Edward Ratynski was last seen, and his case remains unsolved. He is described as a white male with brown hair and blue eyes. He has distinctive tattoos on his lower left arm, lower right arm, and upper right arm. The New York State Police continue to list him as a missing person, and his case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who vanish without a trace. The lack of any significant leads or evidence has left his loved ones without answers, and the passage of time has not diminished their hope of one day finding out what happened to him. The investigation into the disappearance of Edward Ratynski is ongoing, a cold case that still awaits a break that could finally bring closure.

Last Seen: Dec 13, 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.

78%Possible
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 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 81%80 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 91%175 lb vs 205 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP80386
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP80386 • Found May 2, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 55–80 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%82 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%198 lb vs 205 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP13204
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP13204 • Found Jun 26, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%86 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 38%130 lb vs 205 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP11411
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP11411 • Found Jan 12, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%81 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 61%147 lb vs 205 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
77%Possible
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 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 81%80 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%206 lb vs 205 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — Waterbury, Connecticut
UP94477 • Found Aug 13, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%81 mi away
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'6"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Valhalla, New York
UP62424 • Found Jan 8, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 53
Race 100%White
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
76%Possible
John Doe — Hempstead, New York
UP8861 • Found Jan 3, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%87 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 58%145 lb vs 205 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — Jersey City, New Jersey
UP11265 • Found Aug 21, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%76 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
76%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP5268
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP5268 • Found Dec 14, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%81 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 36%5'11" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%192 lb vs 205 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

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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