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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP77400) and 3 other sources
In the quiet community of Mineola, New York, a family was changed forever on June 25, 2005, the day 31-year-old Ray Lima vanished. A white male with a notable tattoo on his right arm of an eagle with an American flag and a sword, Ray was a presence not easily overlooked. He was last seen leaving his residence on foot, a simple act that marked the beginning of a long and painful mystery for his loved ones. On that summer day, he was wearing a tan short-sleeve shirt adorned with American flags, blue jeans, and white sneakers, an image that remains etched in the memory of those who last saw him.

The years that followed his disappearance have been filled with a quiet anguish and an unyielding search for answers. Ray, who stood at 5 feet 10 inches and weighed around 224 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes, seemingly disappeared without a trace. The Nassau County Police Department opened an investigation, but despite their efforts, definitive leads have been elusive. The circumstances surrounding his departure from his home on foot have left investigators and his family with a frustrating lack of information to piece together the events of that day and the ones that followed. The silence in his case has been profound, leaving a void for those who knew and loved him.

The official investigation into Ray Lima's disappearance remains open, a cold case heavy with unanswered questions. His case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing, leaving behind families to navigate a world of uncertainty. The known details are sparse: he left his home and was never seen or heard from again. There has been no significant progress publicly shared that would indicate his whereabouts or what might have happened to him. The overview of this case is one of sudden and unexplained absence, a man who one moment was part of the fabric of his community and the next was gone, leaving only memories and an ongoing search for truth.

Last Seen: Jun 25, 2005

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 — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5602
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5602 • Found Jul 26, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%220 lb vs 224 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5231
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5231 • Found Jun 7, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 82%181 lb vs 224 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5612
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5612 • Found Dec 1, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
82%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP4962
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP4962 • Found Nov 18, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 44%147 lb vs 224 lb
81%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP8825
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP8825 • Found Mar 16, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 18–30 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 70%168 lb vs 224 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP50249
John Doe — New York, New York
UP50249 • Found Apr 24, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 78%177 lb vs 224 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP9178
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP9178 • Found Jul 1, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"
Weight 97%198 lb vs 224 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — New Jersey
UP8722 • Found Apr 21, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 31–51 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%26 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 68%6'1" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%225 lb vs 224 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5634
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5634 • Found Oct 9, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 69%Est. 35–50 vs 31
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%202 lb vs 224 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP75991
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP75991 • Found Nov 19, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 80%Est. 50–75 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 39%143 lb vs 224 lb
Hair 100%Brown 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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