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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP74525) and 2 other sources
In the spring of 2020, the family and friends of Nathaniel Sagesse were faced with a sudden and distressing mystery. The 22-year-old man from the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, was last seen on April 29, 2020. A day that began like any other ended in unanswered questions and the start of a prolonged period of uncertainty for his loved ones. Nathaniel, a Black/African American male, stood at a height of 6 feet 2 inches and weighed approximately 180 pounds, with black hair and black eyes. His sudden disappearance left a void in his community, prompting an urgent search and a plea for any information that could lead to his whereabouts.

The circumstances surrounding Nathaniel's disappearance are particularly troubling. Reports indicate that prior to his last contact, he had left his location and made threats of self-harm. This alarming information added a deep layer of concern for his well-being. The investigation took a somber turn when his vehicle was discovered abandoned on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, a detail that suggested a possible and tragic outcome. The New York City Police Department's Missing Persons Squad took charge of the case, officially documenting his disappearance on April 30, 2020. The discovery of his car on such a prominent landmark painted a grim picture, leaving authorities to explore the distressing possibility that he may have jumped from the bridge.

As time has passed, the case of Nathaniel Sagesse has remained open, a painful and unresolved chapter for all who know him. The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System created a case file for him in October 2020, ensuring his information remained in a national database in the hopes of generating new leads. Despite these efforts, his case has grown cold, with few clues to offer any definitive answers. The official investigation continues to seek any information that could shed light on what happened to Nathaniel after he left his home and his car was found. The overview of this case is one of sudden departure followed by a complete lack of contact, a scenario made more grievous by the evidence found at the Verrazano Bridge. His family is left to grapple with the ambiguity and the profound sadness of his absence, holding onto hope for closure.

Last Seen: Apr 29, 2020

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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.

83%Moderate
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 82%Est. 30–50 vs 21–22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"
Weight 100%169 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
78%Possible
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 21–22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 36%5'9" vs 6'2"
Weight 100%171 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
77%Possible
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 21–22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 4%5'7" vs 6'2"
Weight 90%153 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — West Babylon, New York - unidentified case UP143866
John Doe — West Babylon, New York
UP143866 • Found Feb 14, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 68%Est. 28–42 vs 21–22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11"–6'5" vs 6'2"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
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 21–22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%16 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 20%5'8" vs 6'2"
Weight 87%150 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP117153 • Found Feb 10, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 19–39 vs 21–22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 79%84 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11"–6'1" vs 6'2"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP161561 • Found Aug 4, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 21–22 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 80%81 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 68%5'11" vs 6'2"
Weight 44%242 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black

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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