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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP109007) and 2 other sources
On August 16, 2023, Mohammad Arif Jafari, a 25-year-old man from Syracuse, New York, was reported missing. A family member last saw him at approximately 9:30 in the morning. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a green t-shirt and khaki pants but had no shoes on. The last known location for Mr. Jafari was in Newark, New Jersey. The Newark Police Department's Special Victims Unit is handling the investigation into his disappearance.

Mr. Jafari is described as having brown hair and brown eyes. He is of a light complexion. He has an intellectual disability and is known to pray frequently. Information regarding his disappearance has been shared by law enforcement in the hopes that the public can provide assistance in locating him.

The investigation into what happened to Mohammad Arif Jafari remains ongoing. Authorities have urged anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact the Newark Police Division's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are still unclear, and his family and community await answers. This case is an active and open investigation, with efforts continuing to find him.

Last Seen: Aug 16, 2023

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Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP118183
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP118183 • Found Mar 3, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 25
Location 100%9 mi away
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 85%153 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP122547
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP122547 • Found May 13, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 16–23 vs 25
Location 98%16 mi away
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 89%150 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP114582
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP114582 • Found Dec 29, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 25
Location 98%19 mi away
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 78%157 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
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 58%Est. 30–50 vs 25
Location 100%12 mi away
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%142 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP107631
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP107631 • Found Aug 13, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 25
Location 100%11 mi away
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 6%192 lb vs 130 lb

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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