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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP70539) and 1 other source
On a fall day in Poughkeepsie, New York, 34-year-old Dante Montes-Garcia vanished, leaving behind a life and a community that continues to seek answers. On October 21, 2010, Dante left his home and was never seen or heard from again. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Caucasian male, standing five feet six inches tall and weighing approximately 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. His family last saw him wearing blue jeans, a gray and red shirt, and sandals. A distinct tattoo of three letters was on his right shoulder, a permanent mark on a man who seemingly disappeared without a trace.

The circumstances surrounding Dante's disappearance are unsettlingly sparse. Authorities believe he may have been driving a blue 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer when he left his residence. It is this departure from his home that marks the last known moment of his documented life. In the years that have followed, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department has investigated his case, but no significant leads have surfaced to explain his sudden absence. The lack of information has left his family in a state of prolonged uncertainty, holding onto hope for any news that might bring clarity to their loss.

The investigation into what happened to Dante Montes-Garcia remains open. Despite the passage of time, law enforcement continues to ask for the public's assistance, hoping that someone might hold a piece of information that could solve this painful mystery. His case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing, leaving behind questions that echo in the hearts of their loved ones. The story of Dante's disappearance is one without an ending, a narrative of a man who left one day and for whom the road home remains unknown.

Last Seen: Oct 21, 2010

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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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP16717
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP16717 • Found May 11, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%59 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%171 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
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 34
Race 100%White
Location 87%59 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 73%198 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP115204
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP115204 • Found Dec 26, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%68 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Elizabeth, New Jersey
UP9762 • Found Jun 14, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 34
Race 100%White
Location 83%73 mi away
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 95%140 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Uniondale, New York
UP9130 • Found Mar 28, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–46 vs 34
Race 100%White
Location 83%71 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP16540
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP16540 • Found Mar 11, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%72 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 93%182 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Newark, New Jersey - unidentified case UP144221
John Doe — Newark, New Jersey
UP144221 • Found Dec 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%65 mi away
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 98%142 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%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 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 98%142 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP99253
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP99253 • Found Jan 6, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Norwalk, Connecticut
UP101112 • Found Oct 8, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%49 mi away
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
Weight 46%106 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
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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