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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP72931) and 8 other sources
In the early days of March 2020, the life of a Bronx teenager named Ariel Lizardo took a turn that left his family and community searching for answers. On March 2nd, the 16-year-old male was last seen in his home borough of the Bronx, New York. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as being 5'7' tall and weighing approximately 100 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. When he was last seen, Ariel was reportedly wearing a white hooded coat, black pants, and black sneakers. His case was reported to the New York City Police Department three days later, on March 5, 2020.

The circumstances surrounding Ariel's disappearance remain largely unknown to the public. Reports simply state that he was last seen at his location in the Bronx and has not returned home since that day. This lack of detailed information has presented a significant challenge for those trying to bring awareness to his case and for law enforcement officials investigating his whereabouts. Without specific details about the events leading up to his vanishing, or any potential sightings, the investigation has been difficult. The public has been left with very little information to go on, hindering the possibility of community members providing tips that could be crucial to the investigation.

The case of Ariel Lizardo is a sobering reminder of the many individuals who go missing, leaving behind families with unanswered questions. The New York City Police Department's Missing Persons Squad is the primary agency handling the investigation into his disappearance. Despite the passage of time, his case remains open, a silent testament to a family's hope and a community's concern. The absence of concrete leads or public updates has left a void in the narrative of what happened to the young man. This scarcity of information has been a persistent and difficult aspect of the ongoing efforts to find him.

Last Seen: Mar 2, 2020

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP80273
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP80273 • Found Apr 10, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–23 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%14 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 36%137 lb vs 100 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
79%Possible
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 16 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 0%157 lb vs 100 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Harrison, New York
UP137145 • Found Jan 31, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 12–20 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%16 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
76%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP68078
John Doe — New York, New York
UP68078 • Found Mar 30, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 89%Est. 17–30 vs 16
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
Height 20%5'1" vs 5'7"
Weight 67%126 lb vs 100 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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