MN MN - Minneapolis, WhtMale 30-45, UP124186, "Cindy" Keychain, Found in MS river and taken to shore, Sep'95

[ProudSuggestion3528]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
NamUs: UP124186
UID White/Caucasian Male
Minneapolis, MN

Case Numbers​

ME/C Case No: 1995-2348

Demographics​

Biological Sex: Male
Race / Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
Estimated Age Group: Adult - Pre 50
Estimated Age Range (Years): 30-45
Height: 5' 10"(70 inches) , Measured
Weight: 156 lbs, Measured

Circumstances​

Type: Unidentified Deceased
Date Body Found: September 25, 1995
NamUs Case Created: June 18, 2024

Location Found Map​

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Found On Tribal Land: No
Circumstances of Recovery: Decedent was found in the Mississippi river and taken to shore by boat

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Details of Recovery​

Condition of Remains: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction

Physical Description​

Hair Color: Brown
Head Hair Description: Medium Length
Facial Hair Description: Mustache
Eye Color: Unknown

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Distinctive Physical Features​

No Information Entered

Clothing and Accessories​

Item	Description	Location
Accessories	Keyring in Right Front Pocket, Heart Shape with "Cindy" on it One Key	On the Body
Clothing	Rustler Brand Blue Jeans Light Blue Corduroy Button-Down Shirt White T-Shirt Socks White Handkerchief in Left rear pocket	On the Body

0 MP Exclusions/Rule Outs as of 6.20.24

 

[ProudSuggestion3528]

Roger Michael Borowiak – The Charley Project

Missing Person / NamUs #MP25516

View NamUs missing person case MP25516 for Roger Michael Borowiak missing from Mankato, Minnesota. Date of last contact: May 25, 1995. NCMEC case number: --.

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I wonder if Roger Michael Borowiak (MP25516) is a good match for this John Doe? He is a bit on the older end of the age range but he does have a mustache and brown hair.

 

[ProudSuggestion3528]

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@victoriarobinson642 suggested that Mark Allen Christianson is possibly this John Doe. I was also thinking that this could be a match as well. I guess great minds think alike?

 

[summergirl1]

The most obvious thing that stands out to me is that this guy obviously was associated with a Cindy/Cynthia in some way, and loved her. That should be an easy rule out with any known missing persons' families. I wonder why this guy was only added to NamUs just now?

 

[Uah]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

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@victoriarobinson642 suggested that Mark Allen Christianson is possibly this John Doe. I was also thinking that this could be a match as well. I guess great minds think alike?

I agree

 

[Uah]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

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@victoriarobinson642 suggested that Mark Allen Christianson is possibly this John Doe. I was also thinking that this could be a match as well. I guess great minds think alike?

Although, at the time of his disappearance, he was dating a girl named Renee. Doesn't link up with the Cindy pendant.

 

[Uah]

There is a possibility one should look for missing persons not listed in NamUs. Would even consider the possibility of not being from Minnesota. Could be from surrounding area. I have a few leads to check on today.

 

[ProudSuggestion3528]

There is a possibility one should look for missing persons not listed in NamUs. Would even consider the possibility of not being from Minnesota. Could be from surrounding area. I have a few leads to check on today.

I saw one MP from IA that could fit but then I saw that there were 2 missing dates 1978 and 1994.

 

[Uah]

I saw one MP from IA that could fit but then I saw that there were 2 missing dates 1978 and 1994.

I like to check other forums as well, since they can provide information about the MP other forums do not.

 

[Birds]

Mark Allen Christianson really stands out as a potential match. He went missing at age 41.

Height and weight are close enough 5'8 and 160 lbs on missing report. Medium length hair.

"His gold Dodge Colt is also missing. His cell phone, cigarettes, lighter, and other personal belongings were left behind when he vanished." according to Uncovered.com

How does one exclude Mark Allen from our John Doe?

 

[Uah]

Mark Allen Christianson really stands out as a potential match. He went missing at age 41.

Height and weight are close enough 5'8 and 160 lbs on missing report. Medium length hair.

"His gold Dodge Colt is also missing. His cell phone, cigarettes, lighter, and other personal belongings were left behind when he vanished." according to Uncovered.com

How does one exclude Mark Allen from our John Doe?

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I think the Cindy pendant is the biggest clue. Mark was dating a girl named Renee at the time he went missing. I've went over this several times, and it is a very close match, but I do not think it's him. I'm starting to believe it may be someone who has not been reported missing, or is from another state.

 

[Eddie01134]

I agree the Cindy pendant is a big clue. Perhaps the Jon Does daughter was named Cindy?

 

[Eddie01134]

Another possibility, however I would think an autopsy would find Embalming fluid or something.

Google Books: The Robesonian · ‎Oct 1, 1995 · ‎Newspaper, PG 6A, LAWS

The Robesonian

books.google.com

 

[Uah]

Another possibility, however I would think an autopsy would find Embalming fluid or something.

Google Books: The Robesonian · ‎Oct 1, 1995 · ‎Newspaper, PG 6A, LAWS

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The Robesonian

books.google.com

Very interesting theory, but I doubt a key ring would be placed in the pocket of a loved one to be buried.

 

[Hochman]

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Added September 23, 2025

 

[ProudSuggestion3528]

Reconstruction kinda resembles Roger Michael Borowiak (mp25516).

 

[HopeRains]

I wonder what kind of key was on the "Cindy" keychain.