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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP108350) and 6 other sources
In the late summer of 2023, concern began to grow for 42-year-old Jason Alan Griffith. He had last been in contact with anyone on September 6, 2023, and was considered missing from Cooperstown, New York. Prior to this, on September 1st, Jason had departed from Albany, New York, on a dark green bicycle. His plan was to travel to the village of Cooperstown. At the time of his disappearance, he was carrying a blue backpack.

Jason is described as a white male, standing 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing approximately 190 pounds. He has brown hair and hazel eyes. A notable characteristic is a black birthmark located on the back of his head. Adding to the uncertainty of his intended path, Jason had mentioned the possibility of traveling to Herkimer, though he reportedly had no definite plan to do so.

The Albany Police Department is handling the investigation into Jason's disappearance. His case has been entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. Despite the passage of time since he was last seen, his case remains an active missing person investigation. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are unsettling, given that he set out on a bicycle trip with a somewhat vague destination and then ceased all communication. The overview of the case begins with his departure from Albany on September 1st, with his last contact being on September 6th while he was believed to be in or heading towards Cooperstown, and has since expanded to include the possibility of him having traveled to Herkimer.
Last Seen: Sep 6, 2023

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.

77%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP151698
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP151698 • Found Oct 13, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 94%Est. 45–60 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 57%188 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 83%150–155 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
76%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP138539
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP138539 • Found Feb 2, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 67%142 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 84%156 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
75%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP114703
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP114703 • Found Nov 10, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 42
Race 100%White
Location 67%140 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 69%142 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
75%Possible
John Doe — Rochester, New York
UP161609 • Found Jul 8, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 45–55 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 67%140 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'9" vs 5'8"

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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