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Case Description

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Radu Ionascu was reported missing from Queens, New York, when he was 55 years old. Public missing-person documentation describes him as last seen on New Haven Avenue in Queens during the evening, after which he was never heard from again. The publicly available record emphasizes that only limited information about the circumstances has been released, leaving a great deal unknown about what may have happened after his last confirmed sighting.

At the time he was reported missing, he was described as a white male, approximately 5'9" and about 175 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. With so few details publicly available about clothing, destination, companions, medical considerations, or a timeline of events beyond the last sighting, the case summary largely relies on identification characteristics and the confirmed location where he was last seen.

The investigating agency listed for his disappearance is the New York Police Department, and the publicly posted case information includes a direct contact phone number associated with the investigation. Anyone with information that could help clarify where he went, who he was with, or what occurred after he was last seen has typically been encouraged to contact law enforcement rather than attempt to investigate independently.

Separate from the missing-person listing, a public Hart Island burial record exists for an individual named Radu Ionascu, indicating a death at age 67 and burial on Hart Island. The record includes a place of death and burial-related administrative details. This kind of record can sometimes be relevant when families are searching for answers, but the burial record by itself does not publicly state that it is connected to the Queens missing-person case, and the missing-person entry remains published as a disappearance with few details.

For those trying to confirm the status of a missing-person report or to share new information, NYC311 notes that a missing person can be reported immediately and that status checks and additional information can be provided through the police. NYC311 also lists the NYPD Crime Stoppers tip line for providing information, including tips related to missing seniors.

Last Seen: Jul 10, 2006

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Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

75%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5558
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5558 • Found Oct 5, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Weight 100%179 lb vs 175 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP2693
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP2693 • Found Aug 29, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 55
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 7 weeks after last seen
Weight 100%171 lb vs 175 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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