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Liam Biran Missing Person Case

Last seen in Queens, New York on May 8, 2019

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Victim Details

Oct 22, 2020

Dec 13, 2021

Liam

Biran

39

32

71 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 8, 2019

Queens

New York

Queens County

11430

No

91808

Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office

Freehold

New Jersey

Monmouth County

07728

Shawn Murphy

Detective Sergeant

132 Jerseyville Avenue, New Jersey

7324317160

County

Law Enforcement

https://mcponj.org/

MCP1900309

May 9, 2009

Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office

8108

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 16, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP74917) and 7 other sources
A distressing mystery began to unfold on May 8, 2019, when 32-year-old Liam Biran, a male from Marlboro, New Jersey, was last seen by his family at JFK airport in Queens, New York. He was embarking on a solo trip that was supposed to be an exciting exploration of family roots and personal passions. Residing with his family in Marlboro Township, Liam kept in contact with them via email and text messages as he traveled through Israel and Europe. His journey started on April 8, 2019, with a flight from the United States to visit his grandparents in Israel. From there, his plans were to immerse himself in the wine countries of Italy and France.

A passionate wine blogger and travel aficionado, Liam documented his experiences on his blog. His last entry was dated April 24, 2019, while he was in Israel. His family and friends were well aware of his love for travel and his dream of one day becoming a sommelier. The last confirmed activity from Liam was on May 9, 2019, when his credit card was used to purchase a train ticket from Turin to the Aosta Valley in Italy. During his travels, it is known that he stayed in multiple hostels and befriended other travelers of a similar age. He was scheduled to fly back to the United States from Paris, France, on May 16, 2019, but he never boarded that flight.

Concern grew as time passed with no word from Liam. Tragically, his personal belongings were later found in a remote area of the Aosta Valley. Despite extensive search efforts, his whereabouts remain unknown. The investigation into his disappearance is ongoing, with agencies including the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office and the FBI involved. The FBI has made public appeals for any information that could lead to locating him. This case is a heart-wrenching account of a young man with a zest for life and a love for exploring the world, whose journey took an unforeseen and sorrowful turn, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions.
Last Seen: May 8, 2019

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  • LIAM BIRAN - FBI">LIAM BIRAN - FBI
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP74917
  • FBI needs help finding Marlboro man who disappeared overseas in ...
  • MISSING MAN: The FBI says Liam... - News 12 New Jersey | Facebook
  • FBI seeks help in search for N.J. man who went missing in Italy in 2019
  • FBI seeks info on New Jersey man missing in Italy - NBC New York
  • On January 26th, Liam Biran will turn 37 years old, but it ...

    • 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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP81157
    John Doe — Queens, New York
    UP81157 • Found May 26, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%168 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP119685
    John Doe — Queens, New York
    UP119685 • Found Jan 29, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'7"–6'2" vs 5'11"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Staten Island, New York - unidentified case UP81219
    John Doe — Staten Island, New York
    UP81219 • Found Jun 10, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 32 when missing
    Location 97%19 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 85%132 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP114703
    John Doe — Manhattan, New York
    UP114703 • Found Nov 10, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'6" vs 5'11"
    Weight 98%142 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP161901
    John Doe — Bronx, New York
    UP161901 • Found Jun 25, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'6" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%148 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP70353 • Found May 7, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 84%Est. 35–50 vs 32
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%88 mi away
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%166 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Staten Island, New York - unidentified case UP57351
    John Doe — Staten Island, New York
    UP57351 • Found May 3, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 32
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%20 mi away, same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 4%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'11"
    Weight 83%110–130 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP138539
    John Doe — Manhattan, New York
    UP138539 • Found Feb 2, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'6" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%156 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Pipersville, Pennsylvania
    UP149049 • Found Jun 6, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%72 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey - unidentified case UP102185
    John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey
    UP102185 • Found Jan 7, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 19–39 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%95 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%150–180 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown

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