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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP64199) and 7 other sources
In the late autumn of 1992, a family disagreement in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, preceded the quiet and unsettling disappearance of 34-year-old Kenneth L. Cauldwell. On November 27, the day after Thanksgiving, Kenneth was at his residence on East Street when an argument occurred with his brother. Following the dispute, Kenneth walked out of the home and was never seen or heard from again. At the time he vanished, he was dressed in a flannel shirt, jeans, and sneakers.

Kenneth was a white male with brown hair and brown eyes, stood at approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, and weighed around 140 pounds. His sudden departure left behind a void filled with unanswered questions for his family and the community. The North Attleboro Police Department was notified of his disappearance three days later, on November 30, 1992, and an official investigation into his whereabouts began. Despite the passage of time, the details surrounding the nature of the argument and what might have transpired after he left remain scarce.

Decades have passed since Kenneth Cauldwell was last seen, and his case has grown cold, leaving a lingering sense of uncertainty. The investigation, now spanning over three decades, has yielded few clues to unravel the mystery of his disappearance. His family has endured years of not knowing his fate, a painful ambiguity that time has not eased. The case serves as a somber reminder of a life interrupted, a man who walked away after a moment of conflict and vanished into the unknown. The overview of the case is one of a sudden disappearance following a family dispute, with no subsequent contact or evidence to suggest his whereabouts or wellbeing, leaving his case unresolved.

Last Seen: Nov 27, 1992

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 — Boston, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15944
John Doe — Boston, Massachusetts
UP15944 • Found May 16, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 43 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%131 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Boston, Massachusetts
UP15971 • Found Mar 14, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP8423
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP8423 • Found Dec 15, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 34
Race 100%White
Location 65%152 mi away
TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Revere, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP14115
John Doe — Revere, Massachusetts
UP14115 • Found Aug 12, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 77%170 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Boston, Massachusetts
UP57694 • Found Feb 18, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 89%162 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Somerville, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP14725
John Doe — Somerville, Massachusetts
UP14725 • Found Dec 13, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 44–46 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 56%182 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6821
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6821 • Found Aug 13, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 63%162 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7059
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP7059 • Found Dec 6, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 62%163 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7784
John Doe — New York, New York
UP7784 • Found Apr 6, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 62%163 mi away
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7760
John Doe — New York, New York
UP7760 • Found Jan 30, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 62%163 mi away
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
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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