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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP4289) and 2 other sources
Robert Pierce, age 39, was last seen on January 29, 2004, in New York City. He was reportedly standing on the 59th Street Bridge in the borough of Queens before he disappeared. Despite the passage of time, very few details have emerged about what happened to him afterward. Pierce was described as a Caucasian male, standing 6'1", weighing around 160 pounds, with blonde or strawberry-colored hair.

At the time of his disappearance, Pierce's case did not involve any signs of foul play, but his whereabouts remain unknown, and the investigation remains open. His case is included in missing person databases like NamUs, where authorities continue to request public assistance in gathering any information that might lead to his discovery.

Anyone with knowledge of his disappearance is urged to contact the authorities as his case remains unsolved.

Last Seen: Jan 29, 2004

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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 — Jersey City, New Jersey - unidentified case UP6785
John Doe — Jersey City, New Jersey
UP6785 • Found Jul 29, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'1"–6'3"
Weight 86%209 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
84%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5641
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5641 • Found Nov 20, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 100%6'3" vs 6'1"–6'3"
Weight 100%167 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
82%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5231
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5231 • Found Jun 7, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"–6'3"
Weight 100%181 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
82%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP4962
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP4962 • Found Nov 18, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"–6'3"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 160–180 lb
82%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5596
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5596 • Found Feb 22, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"–6'3"
Weight 74%219 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 50%Red vs Blond
81%Moderate
John Doe — Woodbridge, New Jersey
UP1497 • Found Jan 17, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 39
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 68%5'10" vs 6'1"–6'3"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
81%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP2756
John Doe — New York, New York
UP2756 • Found May 15, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 39
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"–6'3"
Weight 100%195 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5668
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5668 • Found Jun 17, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 39
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"–6'3"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5603
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5603 • Found Aug 5, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 36%5'8" vs 6'1"–6'3"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — Weehawken, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1674
John Doe — Weehawken, New Jersey
UP1674 • Found Nov 6, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 68%5'10" vs 6'1"–6'3"
Weight 100%195 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

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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