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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP105274) and 4 other sources
In the vibrant and constantly moving borough of Brooklyn, New York, a 49-year-old man from Lindenwold, New Jersey, named Vadim M. Navas, vanished in the spring of 2023. On Saturday, May 20, 2023, he was last seen in the Sunset Park neighborhood. At the time, he appeared to be in good health. Navas, a Hispanic male with black hair and blue eyes, stood at approximately five-feet-nine-inches and weighed around 140 pounds. His last known location was in the vicinity of Jovenes Brooklyn AA at 5302 4th Avenue. When he was last seen, he was reportedly wearing a beige button-down shirt, dark jeans, and black Crocs-style shoes.

Four days after he was last seen, on May 24, 2023, Vadim Navas was officially reported as a missing person. The Lindenwold Police Department in New Jersey opened an investigation into his disappearance, with Detective Jesus Bonilla Acosta assigned to the case. News of his disappearance prompted a response from the community in both Lindenwold and Brooklyn. Efforts were made to raise awareness, with flyers featuring his picture being distributed and information shared across social media platforms in the hopes that increased visibility would generate leads. Despite these efforts, the search for Navas has been met with challenges, and significant information regarding his whereabouts did not immediately surface.

The investigation into Vadim Navas's disappearance involves the Lindenwold Police Department, working in conjunction with authorities in New York. The circumstances surrounding his case remain a mystery, as he was last seen in a busy urban environment, yet there have been few public leads. Community centers and local organizations were part of the initial search efforts, with staff and attendees of the Jovenes Brooklyn AA being interviewed, though this did not yield significant information about his departure. The case serves as a heart-wrenching example of the many individuals who go missing, leaving behind loved ones and communities searching for answers and hoping for a resolution.

Last Seen: May 20, 2023

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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP140932
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP140932 • Found Mar 3, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 54%183 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
82%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP133644
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP133644 • Found Oct 14, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 99%125 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP145041
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP145041 • Found May 10, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 months after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 60%85–100 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP106663
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP106663 • Found Jul 24, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 49
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 80%168 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP133718
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP133718 • Found Nov 1, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 97%124 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 0%Black vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP154360
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP154360 • Found Dec 31, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%17 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%149 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — Kearny, New Jersey - unidentified case UP159723
John Doe — Kearny, New Jersey
UP159723 • Found Apr 28, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 49 when missing
Location 100%10 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 79%169 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%Possible
John Doe — Asbury Park, New Jersey
UP160155 • Found Aug 4, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 95%29 mi away
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%152 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — Newark, New Jersey - unidentified case UP144221
John Doe — Newark, New Jersey
UP144221 • Found Dec 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 49 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 99%12 mi away
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%142 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP115204
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP115204 • Found Dec 26, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 49
Race 60%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

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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