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Douglas Stresing Missing Person Case

Last seen in Galen, New York on May 27, 2002

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Victim Details

Aug 30, 2010

Jul 15, 2021

Douglas

Stresing

63

39

70 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 27, 2002

Galen

New York

Wayne County

8961

New York State Police - Troop E Headquarters

Farmington

New York

Ontario County

14425

John Stubbe

Senior Investigator - Major Crimes Unit

1569 Rochester Road, New York

5853984123

State

Law Enforcement

02-143/3010161

May 27, 2002

New York State Police - Troop E Headquarters

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 4, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8024) and 6 other sources
Douglas Cory Stresing, 39, was last seen on May 27, 2002, in Galen, New York. He was walking to work, heading westbound on the north side of State Route 31, at around 8:30 a.m. He never arrived at his destination and has not been heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, Douglas had a beard, a mustache, and wore glasses. He also had a distinctive Grim Reaper tattoo on his left shoulder.

His case remains unsolved, and his family and law enforcement have been searching for answers for over two decades. The New York State Police and other agencies have continued their efforts, but no significant leads have surfaced. Despite the passage of time, Douglas's case remains open, and authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
Last Seen: May 27, 2002

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Missing: Stresing, Douglas Cory | New York State Police
  • Search continues for Galen man missing since 2002 | News
  • Douglas Cory Stresing - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP8024 - Office of Justice Programs
  • 4533DMNY - Douglas Cory Stresing - Doe Network
  • Have you seen this man? Clyde welder disappeared 15 years ago ...

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

    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.

    78%Possible
    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 94%Est. 40–55 vs 39
    Race 100%White
    Location 53%224 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5555
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP5555 • Found Aug 7, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 53%220 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Perry Township, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP994
    John Doe — Perry Township, Pennsylvania
    UP994 • Found Jun 25, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 58%184 mi away
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1610
    John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey
    UP1610 • Found Aug 28, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 41–56 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 46%286 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Woodbridge, New Jersey
    UP1497 • Found Jan 17, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 53%219 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%175 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5717
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP5717 • Found May 30, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 53%220 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%167 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5694
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP5694 • Found Jan 10, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 39
    Race 100%White
    Location 53%224 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%148 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Rochester, New York
    UP161609 • Found Jul 8, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%38 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'9" vs 5'10"

    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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