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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP82525) and 1 other source
On a winter morning in Brooklyn, New York, 22-year-old Soos Francois prepared to leave his residence for the public library. It was February 4, 2021, and his family saw him for the last time around 8:00 AM. He was dressed for the cold weather in a gray jacket, a gray and red hoodie, black sweatpants, and black sneakers. Soos, a Black / African American male with brown hair and brown eyes, stood at five feet, nine inches tall and weighed around 170 pounds. When he did not return home from the library as expected, his family grew deeply concerned and reported him missing to the New York City Police Department the following day.

The investigation into Soos's disappearance was opened by the New York City Police Department's Missing Persons Squad. Details regarding the specific library he intended to visit or his exact route that day remain limited to the public. The circumstances provided by his family indicate a simple, everyday errand that tragically turned into an ongoing mystery. His case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System a national information clearinghouse and resource center for missing persons cases. Despite these efforts and the circulation of his case by various missing persons organizations, his whereabouts remain unknown.

The search for Soos Francois continues, and his case is considered open. His family, along with law enforcement, holds out hope that new information will come to light. The lack of significant leads has left a painful void for those who know and love him. The case serves as a somber reminder of the fragility of daily routines and the profound impact of a person's sudden and unexplained absence. Law enforcement encourages anyone with any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward to help provide the answers his family desperately seeks.

Last Seen: Feb 4, 2021

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Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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 UP122547
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP122547 • Found May 13, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–23 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 96%150 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%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 22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%153 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%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 22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%171 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP93109 • Found Jun 17, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 81%Est. 25–35 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 81%79 mi away
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Trenton, New Jersey
UP93556 • Found Apr 5, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–99 vs 22
Race 100%Black
Location 88%53 mi away
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 96%150 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
76%Possible
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 75%Est. 30–50 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 52%6'1" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%169 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP161561 • Found Aug 4, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 95%Est. 28–42 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 80%82 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
Weight 21%242 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
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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