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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP82278) and 1 other source
In the city of Newark, New Jersey, a family is anxiously awaiting answers in the disappearance of 31-year-old Kenyon Lancaster, a Hispanic male who was last seen on June 14, 2021. At the time he went missing, he was described as being between 5 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a weight ranging from 180 to 200 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, with reports simply stating that he left for an unknown location. This lack of specific details has added to the distress of his loved ones and has presented a significant challenge to the investigation from the very beginning.

The Newark Police Department's Special Victims Unit is the primary agency investigating Kenyon Lancaster's case. They are being assisted by the New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, there have been very few public updates regarding the progress of the investigation. The case has been hampered by a scarcity of information and a lack of significant leads, which are often crucial in the early stages of a missing person investigation. Cases like Kenyon's, which have limited initial details and few, if any, potential witnesses, often prove to be the most difficult to resolve.

The investigation into Kenyon Lancaster's disappearance is one of many active missing person cases in the Newark area. These cases present ongoing hurdles for investigators due to a frequent lack of physical evidence or new leads to follow. While advancements in technology can sometimes provide new avenues for investigation in cold cases, some, like Kenyon's, remain unresolved as authorities continue to work towards finding new information. Law enforcement continues to encourage anyone with information regarding his disappearance to come forward, holding onto hope that community assistance may bring forth the clues needed to provide answers for his family and bring him home.

Last Seen: Jun 14, 2021

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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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP114582
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP114582 • Found Dec 29, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%18 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 96%157 lb vs 180–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP107631
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP107631 • Found Aug 13, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%10 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 100%192 lb vs 180–200 lb
81%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP94144
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP94144 • Found Jul 29, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%18 mi away
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 75%137 lb vs 180–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Corona, New York - unidentified case UP87877
John Doe — Corona, New York
UP87877 • Found Sep 12, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 31
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%16 mi away
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 36%5'4" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 81%143 lb vs 180–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%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 68%Est. 35–50 vs 31
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%14 mi away
TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 100%203 lb vs 180–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Staten Island, New York - unidentified case UP81219
John Doe — Staten Island, New York
UP81219 • Found Jun 10, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 31
Location 99%14 mi away
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 69%132 lb vs 180–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP123910
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP123910 • Found Jun 4, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 29–39 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%74 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 100%162 lb vs 180–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Elmhurst, New York - unidentified case UP88299
John Doe — Elmhurst, New York
UP88299 • Found Aug 23, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 31
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 52%5'5" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 27%103 lb vs 180–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Flushing, New York - unidentified case UP82830
John Doe — Flushing, New York
UP82830 • Found Jul 29, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 31
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%17 mi away
TimingFound 6 weeks after last seen
Height 20%5'3" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 180–200 lb
Hair 100%Black 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 67%Est. 35–50 vs 31
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%10 mi away
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 100%178 lb vs 180–200 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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