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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP70532) and 3 other sources
In the quiet village of Spring Valley, New York, a family was forever changed by the disappearance of 37-year-old Jose Flores in the winter of 1994. On December 20th of that year, Jose left his residence and was never seen or heard from again. He was a man of average build, standing at five feet seven inches tall and weighing around 140 pounds. On the day he vanished, he was dressed for the cold in a black vest-type jacket, a white shirt, black jeans, and black sneakers. His dark black hair and brown eyes were familiar features to those who knew him in the Rockland County community.

The circumstances surrounding Jose's disappearance remain shrouded in uncertainty. The Spring Valley Village Police Department opened an investigation into his case, noting that he had left his home and might have been in the Haverstraw area, a town just a few miles to the north. The reasons for his departure and his intended destination are unknown, leaving his family with a painful void of unanswered questions. The lack of clear evidence or leads has made the search for answers a long and arduous journey for his loved ones and for the law enforcement officials assigned to his case.

Decades have passed since Jose Flores was last seen, and his case has grown cold, yet the hope for resolution endures. The investigation, bearing the case number 94-19208 with the Spring Valley Village Police Department, remains open. The official account of his disappearance is sparse, stating only that he left his residence. This lack of detail has left much to speculation and has undoubtedly compounded the grief of those he left behind. The case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who vanish without a trace, leaving behind a legacy of questions and an enduring sense of loss for their families and communities.

Last Seen: Dec 20, 1994

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.

87%Strong
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP7619
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP7619 • Found Dec 28, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 37
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 days after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%139 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
86%Strong
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6156
John Doe — New York, New York
UP6156 • Found Jan 23, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 99%155 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
86%Strong
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP7007
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP7007 • Found Sep 28, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 37
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%126 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
84%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP6993
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP6993 • Found Feb 7, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 37
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 38%191 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5717
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5717 • Found May 30, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 81%167 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5767
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5767 • Found Mar 2, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%141 lb vs 140 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6834
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6834 • Found Nov 28, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7260
John Doe — New York, New York
UP7260 • Found Jun 18, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 37
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 97%124 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%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 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 29 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5762
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5762 • Found Feb 13, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 94%Est. 45–55 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 68%176 lb vs 140 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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