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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP10322) and 2 other sources
In the winter of 1995, a profound mystery began to unfold in Brooklyn, New York, with the disappearance of 27-year-old Vodre Norelus. On the evening of February 6th, he was last seen in the vicinity of 641 East 31st Street. At the time he went missing, Norelus was described as a Black man, standing at five feet six inches tall and weighing approximately 180 pounds. He had black hair, brown eyes, and may have been wearing a mustache. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain largely unknown, creating a void of information for his loved ones and investigators.

Decades have passed since Vodre Norelus was last seen, and the silence surrounding his case has been deafening. Despite the passage of time, there have been no significant developments or promising leads to indicate what might have happened to him on that cold February day. His case was officially created and entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System on April 16, 2011, more than 16 years after he vanished, highlighting the long and arduous journey for answers. The New York City Police Department's Missing Persons Squad is the primary investigating agency, but the case file has yielded few clues.

The lack of information available to the public is a notable and challenging aspect of this case. Details regarding what Norelus was doing that day, who he might have been with, or his state of mind have not been released or are simply not known. Efforts to bring renewed attention to his disappearance continue through various online platforms and missing persons databases, with the hope that someone, somewhere, may hold a piece of information that could finally shed light on this enduring mystery. The case of Vodre Norelus serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear without a trace, leaving behind a legacy of unanswered questions and the lingering pain of not knowing.

Last Seen: Feb 6, 1995

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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.

87%Strong
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6817
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6817 • Found Jul 16, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 87%150 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
87%Strong
John Doe — East Orange, New Jersey
UP1625 • Found Sep 6, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–27 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%15 mi away
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6804
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6804 • Found Apr 23, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 76%140 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
85%Strong
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7290
John Doe — New York, New York
UP7290 • Found Dec 9, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 81%Est. 30–50 vs 27
Race 100%Black
Location 100%4 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — New York - unidentified case UP5636
John Doe — New York
UP5636 • Found Oct 21, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 74%139 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP5801
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP5801 • Found Dec 22, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 71%136 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6809
John Doe — New York, New York
UP6809 • Found May 26, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 27–37 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 70%135 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7255
John Doe — New York, New York
UP7255 • Found Mar 29, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–30 vs 27
Race 100%Black
Location 100%4 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 weeks after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 76%140 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
83%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP12401
John Doe — New York, New York
UP12401 • Found Jul 1, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%4 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 91%154 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5885
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5885 • Found May 14, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 15–40 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 87%150 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black 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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