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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP10335) and 4 other sources
In the early hours of March 27, 1988, 52-year-old Francisco Rivera, known to some as Frank, was working the third shift at the Vinyl Masters Factory on Bayshore Road in Deer Park, New York. A resident of Wadsworth Avenue in Manhattan, Francisco was last seen at his job at approximately 4:00 a.m., three hours before his shift was scheduled to end. He was wearing a blue work shirt with 'Frank' and 'Vinyl Masters' on the front, blue work pants, and black shoes. Francisco Rivera, a Hispanic male with black, thinning hair and brown eyes, stood at five feet six inches tall and weighed around 160 pounds. A distinguishing feature was a mole on his right arm.

The hours ticked by, and Francisco's 7:00 a.m. departure time from the factory came and went, but he was nowhere to be found. He did not return to his home in Manhattan, and no one has reported seeing or hearing from him since that morning. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance from his workplace remain unclear, and there is little public information available regarding the specifics of what might have occurred during his shift. The Suffolk County Police Department is the investigating agency in his case.

The case of Francisco Rivera has grown cold over the decades, leaving his loved ones without answers. His disappearance is marked by an unsettling lack of information, a void where a vibrant life once was. He vanished from his place of employment in the middle of a shift, a seemingly routine event that spiraled into an enduring mystery. Despite the passage of time, the fundamental questions remain: what happened to Francisco Rivera inside the Vinyl Masters Factory in the pre-dawn hours of that March day, and where has he been ever since? His case is a quiet but poignant reminder of the many individuals who disappear without a trace, leaving behind an echo of uncertainty and a family forever waiting.

Last Seen: Mar 27, 1988

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 — Newark, New Jersey
UP1461 • Found Jul 8, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 52
Race 100%White
Location 91%44 mi away
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%173 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Hempstead, New York
UP8861 • Found Jan 3, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%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 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%176 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP7614
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP7614 • Found Oct 14, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7748
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP7748 • Found Sep 10, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 95%140 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP7354
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP7354 • Found Dec 25, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
83%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7500
John Doe — New York, New York
UP7500 • Found Sep 25, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%34 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7459
John Doe — New York, New York
UP7459 • Found May 4, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 30–50 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%34 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP8105
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP8105 • Found Feb 1, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 30–50 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%169 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP10247
John Doe — New York, New York
UP10247 • Found Jan 17, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 30–50 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%36 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 160 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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