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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP70792) and 2 other sources
On a summer day in New York City, a 55-year-old man named Pedro Custodio was seen for the last time. It was July 7, 1996, in the area of New York, NY 10029, when the white/caucasian male disappeared, leaving behind unanswered questions. At the time, Pedro was described as being 6 feet tall and weighing approximately 140 pounds. He had blond or strawberry-colored hair and blue eyes. A particularly notable characteristic was a deformity of his right hand, which had three bent fingers.

The circumstances surrounding Pedro Custodio's disappearance remain unclear, as there is very little public information available regarding his case. Details about what he was doing on the day he went missing, who he might have been with, or what his state of mind was have not been widely publicized. The lack of available information makes it difficult to piece together a timeline of events leading up to his disappearance. His case is being handled by the New York City Police Department's Missing Persons Squad.

Decades have passed since Pedro Custodio was last seen, and his case remains an unresolved mystery. With no public updates or detailed accounts of the investigation, the narrative of his disappearance is sparse, composed only of the basic descriptive details provided at the time he went missing. The investigation by the New York City Police Department continues, but the story of what happened to Pedro Custodio after July 7, 1996, is still incomplete, leaving a void for those who may remember him.

Last Seen: Jul 7, 1996

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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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Irvington, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1623
John Doe — Irvington, New Jersey
UP1623 • Found Sep 2, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%16 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'0"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
81%Moderate
John Doe — Bayonne, New Jersey
UP11264 • Found Apr 2, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0" vs 5'0"
Weight 97%124 lb vs 140 lb
80%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5709
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5709 • Found Feb 16, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%4'11" vs 5'0"
Weight 76%109 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5780
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5780 • Found Jun 24, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'0"
Weight 89%162 lb vs 140 lb
77%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP2757
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP2757 • Found Jan 7, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 55–80 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 68%4'9" vs 5'0"
Weight 76%109 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6167
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6167 • Found Apr 26, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 4%5'7" vs 5'0"
Weight 100%142 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6800
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6800 • Found Feb 18, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 55
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 20%5'6" vs 5'0"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
76%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP86658
John Doe — New York, New York
UP86658 • Found Oct 16, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 55 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 25 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'0"
Weight 100%129 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP5613
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP5613 • Found Jan 18, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 52%5'4" vs 5'0"
Weight 96%123 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5700
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5700 • Found Jan 13, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 20%5'6" vs 5'0"
Weight 100%131 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

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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