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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP5622) and 12 other sources
Gregory Ryan Forte, a 29-year-old from Selbyville, Delaware, was last seen on February 9, 2010, at around 11:30 p.m. at a small gathering with friends at a condominium on South Carolina Avenue in Fenwick Island. After leaving the gathering, Forte disappeared into the night amid blizzard conditions with a mix of rain, snow, and sleet, which hindered initial search efforts. His vehicle, a Jeep Cherokee, was later found parked with the door open and the radio still playing. His wet sweatshirt, cell phone, and dead battery were discovered inside the car, while his favorite black baseball cap was found near the beach access.

Despite an extensive search involving friends, family, and law enforcement, no further traces of Forte were found until skeletal remains washed up on a beach in Ocean City, Maryland, in late April 2010. The remains were positively identified as his through DNA testing. However, the medical examiner was unable to determine the cause and manner of death, leaving many questions unanswered. The investigation into his death remains open, with the exact circumstances of his disappearance and how he ended up in the water still unclear.

Greg Forte was remembered as a passionate individual, especially about soccer, and his family established a scholarship fund in his name for students pursuing the sport.

Last Seen: Feb 9, 2010

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP8825
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP8825 • Found Mar 16, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 62%164 mi away
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%168 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP16496
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP16496 • Found Feb 11, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%105 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'10" vs 5'11"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP70353 • Found May 7, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%104 mi away
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%166 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Fairmont Heights, Maryland
UP17706 • Found Dec 13, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%105 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'1" vs 5'11"

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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