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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP71196) and 2 other sources
On August 17, 1978, a 37-year-old man named Perry S. Maurino was last seen in the village of South Nyack in Rockland County, New York. At the time he went missing, he was described as a White male, standing 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing around 200 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. His distinctive features included a cleft chin, a mole on his left arm, and another mole near his right eye. Maurino, who also used the aliases Perry Jaccoi and Perry Rocco, was reportedly wearing a white v-neck shirt with a totem pole design, dark red pants, and white loafers on the day he vanished.

The circumstances surrounding Maurino's disappearance have remained largely unknown for decades. While the exact location of his last sighting is unclear, his case has been a long-standing mystery for the community and law enforcement. Authorities have suspected that his disappearance may be linked to organized crime. In the 1970s, Maurino was involved in the construction industry and reportedly worked on projects with individuals connected to other missing person cases. This has led to speculation, though no definitive conclusions have been publicly released.

The South Nyack Police Department has been the primary agency investigating the case of Perry Maurino from the beginning. Despite the passage of many years, his disappearance is still considered an open and unsolved cold case. The lack of new evidence or leads has left his family and the community without answers regarding what happened to him. The case serves as a haunting reminder of a man who seemingly vanished, with the narrative of his life abruptly ending, leaving only questions and the ongoing efforts of investigators hoping for a breakthrough.

Last Seen: Aug 17, 1978

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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 — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP5990
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP5990 • Found Nov 25, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%200 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP8340
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP8340 • Found Aug 24, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 90%170 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7395
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP7395 • Found Jul 17, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%190 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — West Milford, New Jersey
UP1718 • Found Jun 10, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 33–45 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%23 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%182 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7974
John Doe — New York, New York
UP7974 • Found Jun 17, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%26 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
Weight 90%230 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP8093
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP8093 • Found Dec 11, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
Weight 87%167 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP8252
John Doe — New York, New York
UP8252 • Found Nov 24, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%26 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
Weight 85%165 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP9217
John Doe — New York, New York
UP9217 • Found Jun 6, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%26 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
Weight 80%160 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP123277
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP123277 • Found Jun 18, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
Weight 66%147 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — New Jersey
UP8722 • Found Apr 21, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 31–51 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away
TimingFound 33 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
Weight 95%225 lb vs 200 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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