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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP87292) and 3 other sources
In the summer of 1994, a 25-year-old man named Jose Richard Flores III vanished from his temporary residence in Brooklyn, New York. He was last seen on July 26, 1994, at the YMCA in the Greenpoint neighborhood where he had been living. At the time of his disappearance, Jose, who was also known by the nickname 'Chico,' was described as a Hispanic male with brown hair and brown eyes. He stood between 5'10' and 6'0' tall and weighed approximately 170 to 180 pounds. A notable and distinguishing feature was a tattoo of a dragon on his upper right arm. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance began when the staff at the YMCA reported him missing.

Details regarding the specific events leading up to Jose's disappearance are scarce. The narrative of his last known moments is centered around the YMCA where he resided. After he was reported missing by the facility's staff, there has been no record of anyone hearing from or seeing him again. The case is being handled by the Fair Lawn Police Department in New Jersey, though the reasons for their jurisdiction are not publicly detailed.

The investigation into what happened to Jose Flores III has spanned decades without public resolution. His personal details, including his distinctive dragon tattoo, have been circulated in hopes of generating leads. Despite these efforts, the case has grown cold. The initial report by the YMCA staff remains the starting point and the most concrete piece of information in a timeline that abruptly ends. The lack of further information leaves a void in the story of a young man who disappeared without a trace from a bustling New York City borough. The overview of the case is one of sudden absence, a life interrupted for reasons that remain unknown, leaving behind only questions and the memory of a 25-year-old man known as Chico.

Last Seen: Jul 26, 1994

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 — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6047
John Doe — New York, New York
UP6047 • Found May 1, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
86%Strong
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7059
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP7059 • Found Dec 6, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 91%145 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP5800
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP5800 • Found Dec 5, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 87%Est. 35–50 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%169 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
Physical features: Tattoo: dragon, arm
85%Strong
John Doe — Old Bridge Township, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1496
John Doe — Old Bridge Township, New Jersey
UP1496 • Found Dec 9, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%29 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 170–180 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP5980
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP5980 • Found Sep 28, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 66%226 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6049
John Doe — New York, New York
UP6049 • Found May 15, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 77%132 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP6100
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP6100 • Found Jan 3, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 95%202 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6309
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6309 • Found Aug 12, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 77%132 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
83%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 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%181 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6821
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6821 • Found Aug 13, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 74%130 lb vs 170–180 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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