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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP644) and 3 other sources
Edward Fritz, aged 45, went missing from Amityville, New York, on January 29, 2002. Diagnosed with schizophrenia in 1973, he required daily medication to manage his condition. Fritz lived with his mother and stepfather in South Farmingdale, New York, and led a relatively quiet life, spending most of his time reading or watching television. He was dependent on others for transportation and attended a day program at Sunrise Psychiatric Clinic in Amityville, which he visited regularly.

On the day of his disappearance, Fritz was last seen at the clinic around 12:30 p.m. He had a small amount of money with him, $1.25 for lunch and a quarter to use the payphone in case of emergencies. He was scheduled to take a van ride home at the end of the day, but when clinic staff realized he hadn’t returned by 3:45 p.m., they called his mother to check if he had arrived home, which he had not. Despite searching, neither his family nor authorities could determine his whereabouts. There were no signs that he had planned to disappear, as he had maintained regular contact with his family and had no history of running away.

Edward's disappearance remains a mystery, and he was officially declared legally dead in June 2007 after years with no leads. To this day, his case remains unsolved, and no further information has surfaced regarding his fate. His case is still listed as an open missing person case with the Nassau County Police Department.

Last Seen: Jan 29, 2002

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.

85%Strong
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5634
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5634 • Found Oct 9, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 89%202 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7425
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP7425 • Found May 21, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 85%206 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
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 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 97%195 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5762
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5762 • Found Feb 13, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 45
Race 100%White
Location 96%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 weeks after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%176 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
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 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 91%150 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
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 100%Est. 40–55 vs 45
Race 100%White
Location 96%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
Weight 91%150 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5602
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5602 • Found Jul 26, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 68%220 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5617
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5617 • Found Mar 2, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 50–65 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 94%152 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5767
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5767 • Found Mar 2, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 45
Race 100%White
Location 96%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 weeks after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 81%141 lb vs 175 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Staten Island, New York - unidentified case UP75898
John Doe — Staten Island, New York
UP75898 • Found Jul 3, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 86%145 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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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