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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP12278) and 3 other sources
On a summer day in New York City, on July 6, 1984, a 25-year-old medical doctor named Robert Yee vanished. A man dedicated to a life of healing, his own story took a turn into the unknown that day in Manhattan. Dr. Yee, an Asian male with a promising career, was last seen as he walked out of the hospital where he worked. He was wearing a yellow shirt, white pants, and his glasses at the time of his disappearance. What should have been an ordinary departure from his job became the last confirmed sighting of him, marking the beginning of a mystery that would span decades.

Robert Yee was described as being 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing approximately 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are noted as being particularly sparse; he simply left his place of work and was never seen or heard from again. There is no public information available that details his state of mind, his personal life, or what might have prompted him to walk away from his life and career. This lack of information has left family, friends, and investigators with a puzzle that has remained unsolved for many years.

The years have turned into decades, and still, there are no answers as to what happened to Robert Yee after he left the hospital that July day. His case is documented in national databases for missing persons, a digital footprint in a search that has yielded no significant leads. The investigation, led by the New York City Police Department's Missing Persons Squad, remains open. The case of Robert Yee is an enduring and sorrowful mystery, centered on a young doctor who, in the prime of his life and career, walked out of a New York City hospital and into obscurity, leaving behind a profound sense of loss and a series of unanswered questions.

Last Seen: Jul 6, 1984

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 — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6830
John Doe — New York, New York
UP6830 • Found Nov 4, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7818
John Doe — New York, New York
UP7818 • Found Aug 12, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 100%1 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 89%135 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP7856
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP7856 • Found Sep 9, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 95%140 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP8215
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP8215 • Found Oct 16, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP7328
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP7328 • Found Feb 10, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%148 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6008
John Doe — New York, New York
UP6008 • Found Dec 14, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 95%140 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP6307
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP6307 • Found Aug 11, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 95%140 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7433
John Doe — New York, New York
UP7433 • Found Feb 7, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 100%1 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP7438 • Found Apr 22, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 79%86 mi away
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%168 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP16605 • Found May 18, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 81%80 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 83%130 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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