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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP59) and 4 other sources
Carlos Diaz, a 32-year-old man from the Bronx, New York, was last seen on December 23, 1986. Diaz's sudden disappearance has remained a mystery for decades, with little information available about the circumstances that led to his vanishing. His last known whereabouts were in his neighborhood in the Bronx, and after that day, all contact with family and friends ceased.

At the time of his disappearance, Diaz was described as standing approximately 5'10" tall, with a medium build, black hair, and brown eyes. His family, who reported him missing shortly after his last sighting, has long believed that foul play may have been involved, though no concrete evidence has surfaced to support this theory. Despite initial efforts by law enforcement and community members to locate Diaz, no significant leads have emerged over the years.

The case remains unsolved, with law enforcement continuing to keep it open in the hope that new information or witnesses might come forward. Diaz's family has held out hope for answers, but as of today, his whereabouts remain unknown, and his disappearance is classified as a cold case. Investigators encourage anyone with information, no matter how small, to come forward to help provide closure to the family.

Last Seen: Dec 23, 1986

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 — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP9118
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP9118 • Found Nov 14, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%14 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP6007
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP6007 • Found Dec 13, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%179 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP7303
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP7303 • Found Jul 22, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP9090
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP9090 • Found Oct 3, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 90%Est. 35–50 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%14 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP14946
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP14946 • Found Apr 7, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP6772
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP6772 • Found Jul 20, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6801
John Doe — New York, New York
UP6801 • Found Mar 5, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Melville, New York
UP134790 • Found Aug 8, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%156 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Yonkers, New York - unidentified case UP16229
John Doe — Yonkers, New York
UP16229 • Found Oct 2, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%168 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5886
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5886 • Found Jul 24, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%172 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
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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