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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP11368) and 6 other sources
In the fall of 2008, a sense of unease began to settle over the family of Paul F. Corso. It had been two years since his sister, who lived in North Carolina, had last had contact with him, and a formal report was made to the New York State Police in October of that year. Paul, a 58-year-old man from the Town of Deerpark, New York, was last officially seen by a state trooper at his residence on September 15, 2006. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as being 5'8' tall and weighing approximately 175 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. The circumstances surrounding his last known moments are quiet and unnervingly ordinary, a stark contrast to the years of silence that would follow.

The investigation into Paul's disappearance quickly revealed a number of troubling details. When authorities arrived at his home on County Route 42, they found all of his personal belongings, including his car and even his dog, left behind. This suggested that his departure was sudden and not planned. Further investigation into his financial records showed that all activity had ceased around September 2006, corroborating the timeline of his disappearance. Interviews with neighbors painted a similar picture of absence; none of them recalled seeing or hearing from him since that same year. The scene at his home, coupled with the abrupt halt in his financial life, pointed to a man who seemed to have simply vanished.

The years that have passed since Paul Corso was last seen have not brought any definitive answers. It is believed by some that he may have walked into the wooded area behind his home. Despite the efforts of the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation from the Middletown barracks, the case has grown cold. The lack of any new leads or evidence has left his family with a painful and unresolved loss. The official investigation remains open, a quiet testament to a life interrupted and a community still holding out hope for answers. The case of Paul Corso serves as a somber reminder of the enduring mystery and heartache that surrounds a missing loved one, a story without an ending that continues to trouble the Hudson Valley.

Last Seen: Sep 15, 2006

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.

80%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 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP2693
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP2693 • Found Aug 29, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 58
Race 100%White
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%171 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
79%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 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%65 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 68%5'11" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%192 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5218
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5218 • Found Mar 6, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%58 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 89%148 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5558
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5558 • Found Oct 5, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%58 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 68%5'11" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%179 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5541
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5541 • Found Jun 5, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 58
Race 100%White
Location 87%58 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 82%142 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP2178
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP2178 • Found Apr 14, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 76%97 mi away
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 97%155 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Waterbury, Connecticut
UP94477 • Found Aug 13, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%86 mi away
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'8"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%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 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%63 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 94%198 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
76%Possible
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 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%63 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 86%145 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown 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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