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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP122459) and 3 other sources
In the winter of 2007, a profound sense of uncertainty began for the family and friends of Borges Jose Cunha. At 48 years old, he was last seen in the city of New Bedford, Massachusetts, on December 17th. His disappearance was preceded by a chilling statement that has left a lasting echo of concern: "You will never see me again." Those were the last known words he spoke to anyone, marking a definite and troubling end to his presence in the lives of those who knew him. At the time he went missing, he was described as a Black / African American man, standing five feet ten inches tall and weighing approximately 180 pounds, with brown eyes and closely cut black hair.

The days following his disappearance turned into weeks of anxious waiting, with no contact or sightings to offer any comfort or clues as to his whereabouts. A significant development in the case came nearly two weeks later, on or around December 29, 2007. Mr. Cunha's vehicle was discovered abandoned in Bourne, Massachusetts, a town located some distance from New Bedford. The car's location, near the harbor, immediately gave rise to distressing theories about what might have transpired. The discovery of the empty vehicle marked a dead end in the physical search, leaving investigators with few leads to follow. Since that day, the trail has gone cold, and the silence has been unbroken by any news of him.

Mr. Cunha is of Angolan descent and had previously resided in the state of Florida, though it is unclear what ties he may have maintained there. The circumstances surrounding his case, particularly his final words and the location where his car was found, have led to the somber suspicion that he may have entered the water. With no evidence to suggest he met with foul play or simply chose to start a new life elsewhere, his case remains an open and painful question. The overview of this case is one of sudden departure marked by a final, ominous declaration. The discovery of his abandoned car near the water in Bourne pointed investigators toward a possible, yet unconfirmed, fate, and in the many years that have passed, no further evidence has emerged to bring clarity or closure to the mystery of what happened to Borges Jose Cunha.

Last Seen: Dec 17, 2007

Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Boston, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP12963
John Doe — Boston, Massachusetts
UP12963 • Found May 30, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 81%Est. 58–72 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
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 48 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 61%171 mi away
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%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 48 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 63%161 mi away
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%166 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Greenport, New York
UP6618 • Found Jan 14, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 80%83 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%163 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — New Haven, Connecticut - unidentified case UP112292
John Doe — New Haven, Connecticut
UP112292 • Found Nov 12, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 74%105 mi away
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%169 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
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 48 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 61%172 mi away
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 98%200 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%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 48 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 61%169 mi away
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 87%150 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey - unidentified case UP10425
John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey
UP10425 • Found May 17, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 51%241 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%190 lb vs 180 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Passaic, New Jersey - unidentified case UP10565
John Doe — Passaic, New Jersey
UP10565 • Found Feb 13, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 60%174 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 51%123 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 40%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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