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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9458) and 2 other sources
A sense of uncertainty hangs over the case of Edward Rosen, a 60-year-old man who vanished on November 2, 2003. On that day, the New York State Police were notified of an incident involving a single-engine yellow 1939 Fleetcraft Corporation aircraft. This event occurred at approximately 11:15 AM off the southwest coast of Fishers Island, New York, a location known for its secluded nature. Edward Rosen was identified as being a victim of this aircraft crash. The details surrounding the flight and the crash itself have not been widely publicized, leaving many questions unanswered.

At the time of his disappearance, Edward was described as a white male, standing at 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing around 190 pounds. He had graying hair and green eyes. The investigation into the incident was handled by the New York State Police - Troop L Headquarters. Despite their efforts, the circumstances leading up to the crash and the ultimate fate of Edward Rosen remain unclear to the public. The case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under case number MP9458, years after he was last seen.

The passage of time has not brought significant developments in the public's understanding of what transpired on that late autumn day. The lack of concrete leads or new information has left his case unresolved. The official narrative simply states he was the victim of an aircraft crash. This overview of the case reflects the limited information available, a somber account of a man who disappeared after his plane went down off the coast of New York, leaving a lingering mystery.

Last Seen: Nov 2, 2003

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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 — Webster, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP12944
John Doe — Webster, Massachusetts
UP12944 • Found Dec 31, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 60
Race 100%White
Location 88%55 mi away
TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%204 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 70%Hazel vs Green
79%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5650
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5650 • Found Feb 6, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 60
Race 100%White
Location 74%107 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 50%Blue vs Green
78%Possible
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 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%107 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%171 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
78%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP2785
John Doe — New York, New York
UP2785 • Found Jul 6, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 60
Race 100%White
Location 74%107 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%179 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
78%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5727
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5727 • Found Oct 23, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 60
Race 100%White
Location 73%109 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 59%135 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
77%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 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%109 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 76%148 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
76%Possible
John Doe — Waterbury, Connecticut
UP94477 • Found Aug 13, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%56 mi away
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'8"
Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
76%Possible
John Doe — Boston, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15715
John Doe — Boston, Massachusetts
UP15715 • Found Jul 20, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–65 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%91 mi away
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%181 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
76%Possible
John Doe — East Bridgewater, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15220
John Doe — East Bridgewater, Massachusetts
UP15220 • Found Feb 9, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 59–60 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 81%77 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 10%278 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
76%Possible
John Doe — Salem, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15219
John Doe — Salem, Massachusetts
UP15219 • Found Jan 13, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–61 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%105 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 87%159 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green

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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