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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9501) and 2 other sources
On the morning of April 1, 1999, the bustling streets of the Bronx were the last known location of Osvaldo Baro, a 59-year-old man who vanished without a trace. He was last seen at approximately 6:45 a.m. in the vicinity of the 2200 block of Powell Avenue. The details surrounding his intended destination and the circumstances of his disappearance remain unknown. On that day, Mr. Baro was dressed in a black jacket, blue pants, and black boots, an ordinary outfit for a day that would become anything but.

Osvaldo Baro is described as a biracial man of Black and Hispanic descent, standing at 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing around 190 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes and may have worn a mustache, beard, or goatee at the time he went missing. For many years, his physical description and the clothing he was last seen wearing have been the primary identifiers for a man who seemingly disappeared into thin air from a busy New York City neighborhood.

Decades have passed since Osvaldo Baro was last heard from, and the silence has been profound. His case has been logged by the New York City Police Department, but with very few details available, the investigation has faced significant challenges from the start. The passage of time has not brought any new, substantive information to light that could explain what happened to him that spring morning. The case represents a quiet tragedy, an overview of a life interrupted for unknown reasons, leaving a void of information and an absence of closure for those who may still be waiting.

Last Seen: Apr 1, 1999

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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.

85%Strong
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP5535
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP5535 • Found Feb 16, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 85%157 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP77552
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP77552 • Found Jan 9, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%14 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%186 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP6090
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP6090 • Found Oct 17, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
Weight 97%168 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6133
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6133 • Found Aug 18, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 69%Est. 35–55 vs 59
Race 100%Black
Location 99%14 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%185 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Newark, New Jersey
UP1752 • Found Jan 26, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 64–70 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%19 mi away
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 73%145 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6076
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6076 • Found Sep 9, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP86788
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP86788 • Found Nov 22, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–75 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 71%143 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Newark,, New Jersey
UP558 • Found Jul 16, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%18 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 88%160 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP2814
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP2814 • Found Dec 21, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 93%164 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6003
John Doe — New York, New York
UP6003 • Found Dec 4, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'8" vs 5'5"
Weight 71%143 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 40%Gray 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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