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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP706) and 7 other sources
Mark Donald Ramin, a 40-year-old man from Ithaca, New York, disappeared under mysterious circumstances on January 18, 2002. Ramin was last seen between 9:30 and 10:00 p.m. at the Pyramid Mall, where he had been working prior to being laid off earlier that month. He was reportedly seeking new employment at the mall when he vanished. After leaving the mall, authorities believe Ramin was walking back to his residence on Winthrop Drive, but he never arrived home.

Ramin was reported missing the next day by his brother, who lived with him and noticed his absence. Despite an extensive search of the area, including a possible sighting of him in a nearby wooded area, no confirmed clues about his whereabouts have emerged. His family has emphasized that it was highly uncharacteristic of Ramin to leave without warning, especially given his strong family ties. Furthermore, there has been no activity on his financial accounts since his disappearance.

Ramin was last seen wearing a tan jacket, green golf shirt, blue jeans, and light green sneakers. He also wore gold-rimmed glasses, and the tip of his right middle finger was missing from a prior accident. Over two decades later, his case remains unsolved, and his family and local authorities continue to seek answers regarding what happened to him.

Last Seen: Jan 18, 2002

Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

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 — Jersey City, New Jersey
UP1641 • Found Feb 25, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 27–42 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 60%174 mi away
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 71%168 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
77%Possible
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 40
Race 100%White
Location 59%180 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%141 lb vs 135 lb
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
76%Possible
John Doe — Millstone Township, New Jersey
UP1449 • Found Jun 19, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 57%189 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%132 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5702
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5702 • Found Jan 31, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 59%180 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 98%150 lb vs 135 lb
76%Possible
John Doe — Union Beach, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1536
John Doe — Union Beach, New Jersey
UP1536 • Found May 15, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 40
Race 100%White
Location 58%183 mi away
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
Weight 83%160 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP14703
John Doe — Pennsylvania
UP14703 • Found Nov 27, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%42 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
75%Possible
John Doe — Washington, District of Columbia
UP13436 • Found Dec 8, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 50%245 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 95%152 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP11411
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP11411 • Found Jan 12, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 58%183 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
75%Possible
Unidentified Person — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5639
Unidentified Person — Brooklyn, New York
UP5639 • Found Nov 6, 2005
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Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 59%181 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

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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