The person at the center of this case
Carlos Diaz
Missing Person · Open
39 years waiting · since 1986
Missing Person: Carlos Diaz
Justice for Carlos Diaz — the trail went cold in 1986, but the truth hasn't.
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witness
Lead #1Were there any witnesses present at Melrose & 165th Street on December 23, 1986, who saw Carlos Diaz or noticed anything unusual?
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clue
Lead #2What were the circumstances surrounding his disappearance—was it voluntary departure or evidence of foul play?
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contact
Lead #3Has anyone reported contact with Carlos Diaz or sightings of him since December 1986?
Carlos Diaz, a 32-year-old Hispanic male, disappeared on December 23, 1986, from Melrose and 165th Street in the Bronx, New York. Nearly four decades later, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed sightings or leads since his last known contact. His case remains open with the NYPD Missing Persons Squad, and anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to come forward.
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New York City Police Department - Missing Persons Squad
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP59. Missing person: Carlos Diaz.
Last known contact: 1986-12-23 in Bronx, Bronx, NY. Circumstances: Diaz was last seen at Melrose & 165th Street in Bronx, New York.
Demographics: 32 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino. Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 165 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Unknown; Eyewear: Unknown; Footwear: Unknown; Jewelry: Unknown. Investigating agency: New York City Police Department - Missing Persons Squad | MP0805877.
Timeline of Events
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1986-12-23
Last Known Contact
Carlos Diaz was last seen at Melrose & 165th Street in the Bronx, New York.
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Case Information
Incident:December 23, 1986
Last Updated:June 25, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 23, 1986
Last Updated:June 25, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2126947781
You can remain anonymous