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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP70639) and 1 other source
In the quiet town of Liberty, New York, a family was forever changed by the disappearance of Bode Durojaye. On January 20, 2004, the 39-year-old man was last seen as he embarked on a journey to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. He was a Black / African American male, standing at five feet, eight inches tall and weighing around 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. His trip from the serene surroundings of Sullivan County to the bustling international airport was a trip he unfortunately never completed. The hours turned into days, and with no word from Bode, a profound sense of worry began to settle in among those who knew and loved him.

The specific details surrounding Bode's intended travel and what led to him never arriving at his destination remain largely unknown to the public. The investigation into his disappearance, led by the Liberty Village Police Department, has been met with a frustrating lack of significant leads over the many years that have passed. For his family, the absence of answers has created a prolonged state of uncertainty and grief. Each passing day without information about his whereabouts has only deepened the mystery of what happened on that winter day in 2004. The community of Liberty was left with a sense of unease, as one of their own had vanished without a trace.

The case of Bode Durojaye is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing, leaving behind families caught in an ambiguous loss. Over the years, his case has remained open, a quiet but persistent question in the archives of unsolved cases in New York. Despite the passage of time, the hope for answers endures. The investigation continues to seek any piece of information that might shed light on the circumstances of his disappearance and finally bring closure to his loved ones. The core of this case remains the sequence of events following his departure from Liberty and the unknown factors that prevented him from ever reaching his flight at JFK Airport.

Last Seen: Jan 20, 2004

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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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6575
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6575 • Found May 25, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 78%89 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 95%180 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5533
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5533 • Found Jan 24, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 78%88 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 94%139 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — New York - unidentified case UP5636
John Doe — New York
UP5636 • Found Oct 21, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 80%81 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
Weight 94%139 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5631
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5631 • Found Sep 4, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 78%88 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 89%185 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%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 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 80%84 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%153 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Yonkers, New York
UP16260 • Found Mar 24, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 82%75 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
Weight 93%138 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5537
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5537 • Found Apr 27, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 81%Est. 45–55 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 79%84 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%174 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5638
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5638 • Found Nov 2, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 79%84 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 52%6'0" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%167 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP71012
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP71012 • Found Apr 10, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 78%89 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%166 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — New York - unidentified case UP16188
John Doe — New York
UP16188 • Found Aug 16, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 80%82 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 70%Gray 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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