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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP10320) and 5 other sources
On a spring evening in May of 1996, a 41-year-old man named George Ostermann was last seen in the Queens borough of New York City. The specific date was May 24th, when he was spotted at approximately 7:30 p.m. on 73rd Avenue, within the jurisdiction of the 107th Precinct. At the time he vanished, he was wearing a black t-shirt, black pants, and black shoes. George was described as a white male with a light complexion and a thin build, standing at 5'7' and weighing around 160 pounds. He had sandy brown hair, brown eyes, and may have had a mustache.

The circumstances surrounding George Ostermann's disappearance remain largely unknown, and few details have been made public over the years. His case is classified as an endangered missing person, but without any significant leads, it has grown cold. The New York City Police Department's Missing Persons Squad is the primary investigating agency, but the passage of time has made the search for answers increasingly difficult. Despite their efforts, his case remains unsolved.

Decades have passed since George Ostermann was last seen, and his family and friends are still without answers. The lack of information has left a void in the lives of those who knew him. The case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear without a trace, leaving behind a legacy of unanswered questions and unresolved grief. The investigation into what happened to George Ostermann continues, in the hope that one day, the truth will come to light and provide some measure of peace.

Last Seen: May 24, 1996

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.

86%Strong
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6156
John Doe — New York, New York
UP6156 • Found Jan 23, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 160 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5767
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5767 • Found Mar 2, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 96%141 lb vs 160 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5762
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5762 • Found Feb 13, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%176 lb vs 160 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6834
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6834 • Found Nov 28, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 95%140 lb vs 160 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Edison, New Jersey
UP1700 • Found May 21, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 41
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 160 lb
83%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6017
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6017 • Found Jan 17, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 160 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6329
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6329 • Found Dec 10, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 160 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6883
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6883 • Found Sep 11, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 41
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 160 lb
Eyes 0%Gray vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5634
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5634 • Found Oct 9, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 67%202 lb vs 160 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5617
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5617 • Found Mar 2, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 50–65 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%152 lb vs 160 lb
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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