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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP10324) and 4 other sources
In the summer of 1994, a 40-year-old man named Joseph Consentino vanished from the Bronx, New York, leaving behind a life that appeared to be stable and content. On July 17th, he was last seen at 2441 Yates Avenue at approximately 11:00 p.m. Earlier that day, Consentino, a firefighter who also ran a Snapple distribution business, had enjoyed a picnic in upstate New York with his wife, with whom he was expecting a child. Upon their return home, his beeper went off. After making a phone call, he informed his wife he needed to meet someone regarding a Snapple delivery, a request that wasn't out of the ordinary for his line of work. After walking their dog together, he departed and was never heard from again. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male with brown hair and hazel eyes, standing at 6 feet tall and weighing around 200 pounds. He had a stocky build, a light complexion, and a scar on his face. He may have also had a mustache. He was last seen wearing a blue and green plaid shirt, beige pants, black socks, and dark moccasins.

The investigation into Joseph Consentino's disappearance began promptly after he was reported missing. His family, friends, and coworkers were all interviewed, and they consistently portrayed him as a happy man with no known troubles. He was known to be a dedicated family man who kept in regular contact with his loved ones and did not use drugs, drink alcohol, or gamble. Ten days after he was last seen, on July 27, 1994, his car was discovered abandoned on Mosholu Parkway in the Bronx. The vehicle, however, offered no clues as to his whereabouts or what might have happened to him. Despite extensive searches and police investigations, no evidence of foul play was immediately apparent, and his case eventually went cold.

The mysterious disappearance of Joseph Consentino has left his family searching for answers for decades. He left behind three children from previous relationships and his pregnant wife. In 1997, three years after he vanished, Joseph Consentino was declared legally dead. Despite the passage of time, his case remains open. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are perplexing; an established family man and dedicated worker seemingly vanished without a trace after receiving a late-night page. The discovery of his abandoned car is the last known piece of physical evidence in a case that has been fraught with unanswered questions.

Last Seen: Jul 17, 1994

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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6309
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6309 • Found Aug 12, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 45%132 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
83%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5231
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5231 • Found Jun 7, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%181 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
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 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 99%179 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
83%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5637
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5637 • Found Nov 2, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%212 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
83%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5784
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5784 • Found Jul 16, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 70%150 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
83%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6932
John Doe — New York, New York
UP6932 • Found Oct 17, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 75%155 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP7300
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP7300 • Found May 3, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 40
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 96%224 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
83%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7817
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP7817 • Found Jul 28, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 40
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 days after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 85%165 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
82%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP5990
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP5990 • Found Nov 25, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%200 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
82%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6047
John Doe — New York, New York
UP6047 • Found May 1, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 74%154 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

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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