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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP5530) and 9 other sources
Arkadiy Tashman, a 17-year-old from Staten Island, New York, went missing on January 26, 2005. He was last seen leaving a friend’s house around 2:45 a.m. to head home, but he never arrived. His family found a cryptic note in his bedroom the following morning that read, "Sorry about this. No wake, no funeral." This led to concerns that Arkadiy may have been struggling with depression and possibly suicidal, although those close to him reported no clear signs of this before his disappearance.

Arkadiy, who was a junior at Port Richmond High School, had been upset over a recent breakup, which could have contributed to his emotional state. However, his family and friends insist that his disappearance was out of character. Known for his love of skateboarding, investigators searched various skate parks across New York City, hoping to find him.

Despite the initial delay in launching an official search, Arkadiy has never been located. He is described as 6'2" tall with light brown hair, blue-gray eyes, and scars on both arms. His case remains unsolved, and while some consider the possibility of him running away, he is classified as an endangered missing person due to the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. His family continues to hope for answers.

Last Seen: Jan 25, 2005

Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 100%168 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — Long Branch, New Jersey - unidentified case UP2635
John Doe — Long Branch, New Jersey
UP2635 • Found Jul 28, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 17 when missing
Location 97%19 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 85%140 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
76%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 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%64 mi away
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7"–5'10" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5230
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5230 • Found May 30, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 69%127 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP2752
John Doe — New York, New York
UP2752 • Found Jun 9, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 69%Est. 20–35 vs 17
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 84%6'4" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 0%296 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 50%Green vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP119685
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP119685 • Found Jan 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 75%5'7"–6'2" vs 6'0"–6'2"

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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