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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP69627)
On a late summer day in New York, New York, 71-year-old Cedric Walton was last seen on September 24, 1993. On the day he vanished, he was wearing a multi-colored cap, a brown sweater or shirt with brown pants, and black Reebok shoes with black socks. Mr. Walton is an African American male, who at the time of his disappearance was six feet tall and weighed approximately 190 pounds. He had graying hair and brown eyes, and wore a mustache or beard. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, as there were no initial signs that he intended to leave or was in any sort of trouble.

The investigation into Cedric Walton's disappearance was initiated by the New York City Police Department's Missing Persons Squad. Despite their efforts, which included extensive searches of the areas he was known to frequent, no significant leads or information have been uncovered since he was reported missing. His family, deeply concerned by his sudden and unexpected absence, made public appeals for any information that might lead to his whereabouts. The lack of progress in the case has left his loved ones in a state of prolonged uncertainty.

Over the years, the case of Cedric Walton has become one of New York's many long-standing missing person cases. Without new information or evidence, the investigation has remained open but inactive for long stretches. Missing persons organizations have worked to keep his case in the public eye, hoping that renewed attention might spark a memory or encourage someone with information to come forward. The fundamental questions of what happened to Cedric Walton and where he might be have remained unanswered for decades, a silent testament to the enduring pain and frustration experienced by the families of the missing.

Last Seen: Sep 24, 1993

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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 — New York, New York - unidentified case UP16878
John Doe — New York, New York
UP16878 • Found Jul 4, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 71 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%200 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 70%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6949
John Doe — New York, New York
UP6949 • Found Mar 6, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 71 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
80%Moderate
John Doe — New York - unidentified case UP6145
John Doe — New York
UP6145 • Found Dec 5, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 71 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
80%Moderate
John Doe — New york, New York - unidentified case UP6102
John Doe — New york, New York
UP6102 • Found Jan 22, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 71 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
Weight 99%170 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6863
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6863 • Found Jan 29, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 71 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 22%110 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7936
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP7936 • Found Dec 18, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 62%Est. 45–65 vs 71
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 97%168 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Newark, New Jersey - unidentified case UP156066
John Doe — Newark, New Jersey
UP156066 • Found Nov 23, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 71 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%13 mi away
TimingFound 32 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%183 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 70%Black vs Gray
79%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP76881
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP76881 • Found Nov 16, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 71 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 86%158 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 70%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%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 94%Est. 55–70 vs 71 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 95%166 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 70%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6003
John Doe — New York, New York
UP6003 • Found Dec 4, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 95%Est. 60–70 vs 71 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"
Weight 71%143 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
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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