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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP99135) and 2 other sources
Eliezer Mercado, a 53-year-old man, was last in contact with his family in early 2020 while he was in Manhattan, New York. At the time, he had been experiencing homelessness and was reportedly living in Central Park. Originally from Lawrence, Massachusetts, Mercado had ties to both the Lawrence area and New York City. His mother had initially reported him missing in 2019, but she was able to make contact with him in early 2020. During that conversation, he assured her that he was fine. However, that was the last time his family heard from him, and as years passed with no further communication, he was officially reported as a missing person.

The investigation into Eliezer Mercado's disappearance is being handled by the Lawrence Police Department in Massachusetts, given his connections to the city. Information regarding the specific circumstances of his disappearance is limited, and there has not been extensive media coverage of his case. Details about what he was last seen wearing or any personal belongings he may have had with him have not been widely publicized. His case is registered in national missing persons databases, but there have been no significant public updates on the status of the investigation.

The lack of new information has left his loved ones without answers. Efforts to keep his story in the public eye have been made through online platforms and social media. The overview of this case is that Eliezer Mercado, a man with connections to both Massachusetts and New York, vanished after a period of homelessness in New York City. The last known communication with him was in early 2020, and despite the passage of time, his case remains unsolved, with authorities and his family still seeking any information that could lead to his whereabouts.

Last Seen: Jan 1, 2020

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.

86%Strong
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 53 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%183 lb vs 200–230 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
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 53 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 90%168 lb vs 200–230 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Staten Island, New York - unidentified case UP82373
John Doe — Staten Island, New York
UP82373 • Found Jul 8, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 75%Est. 35–50 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%17 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%203 lb vs 200–230 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP78208
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP78208 • Found Feb 18, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%190 lb vs 200–230 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
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 53 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%14 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 42%125 lb vs 200–230 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Staten Island, New York - unidentified case UP84078
John Doe — Staten Island, New York
UP84078 • Found May 26, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 75%Est. 35–50 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%178 lb vs 200–230 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Staten Island, New York - unidentified case UP75898
John Doe — Staten Island, New York
UP75898 • Found Jul 3, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 53
Race 60%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 68%145 lb vs 200–230 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
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 53 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 73%149 lb vs 200–230 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP124870
John Doe — New York, New York
UP124870 • Found Apr 22, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 53 when missing
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%186 lb vs 200–230 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Jamaica, New York - unidentified case UP86121
John Doe — Jamaica, New York
UP86121 • Found Oct 17, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%11 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 52%5'5" vs 5'9"
Weight 76%153 lb vs 200–230 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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