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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP140166) and 3 other sources
In the late summer of 2022, concern began to grow for 40-year-old David Mitchell of Paterson, New Jersey. A cousin of his would later report to the Paterson Police Department that her last contact with him was on September 1, 2022. As weeks turned into months with no word, the silence became increasingly alarming to those who knew him. The official report of his disappearance was filed nearly a year later, on August 23, 2023, formally launching an investigation into his whereabouts and the circumstances surrounding his vanishing.

At the time he was last seen, David was described as a Black / African American male, standing approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing around 240 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. When he was last seen, he was believed to be wearing a blue t-shirt, blue jeans, and sneakers. The details surrounding his disappearance remain sparse, leaving his loved ones with a painful lack of answers. One piece of information that emerged was the possibility that David might have been heading to Pennsylvania, although no specific destination within the state was known.

The investigation into David Mitchell's disappearance is being handled by the Paterson Police Department. The lack of concrete leads and the significant passage of time since he was last heard from have made the search for answers a challenging one. The case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing, leaving behind families and friends to grapple with uncertainty and hope for a resolution. The overview of this case is one of quiet disappearance, with a considerable gap between the last known contact and the official report, and the lingering, unanswered question of where David might have gone.

Last Seen: Sep 1, 2022

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — West Babylon, New York - unidentified case UP143866
John Doe — West Babylon, New York
UP143866 • Found Feb 14, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 40
Race 100%Black
Location 91%44 mi away
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11"–6'5" vs 5'11"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP121067
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP121067 • Found Apr 25, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%14 mi away
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 60%171 lb vs 240 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP161561 • Found Aug 4, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 79%85 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%242 lb vs 240 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP157697
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP157697 • Found Mar 31, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%17 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%6'1" vs 5'11"
Weight 57%169 lb vs 240 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%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 40 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%16 mi away
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 52%5'7" vs 5'11"
Weight 39%153 lb vs 240 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP105706
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP105706 • Found Jul 5, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 40
Race 100%Black
Location 99%13 mi away
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP102967 • Found Apr 17, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 40
Race 100%Black
Location 78%88 mi away
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 84%6'1"–6'3" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%225–235 lb vs 240 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%Possible
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP131597
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP131597 • Found Sep 22, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%15 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 20%5'5" vs 5'11"
Weight 87%200 lb vs 240 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP117153 • Found Feb 10, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 19–39 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 79%88 mi away
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11"–6'1" vs 5'11"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Lawrence, New York - unidentified case UP154504
John Doe — Lawrence, New York
UP154504 • Found Dec 23, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 95%30 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 52%5'7" vs 5'11"
Weight 65%176 lb vs 240 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
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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