Carlos Diaz, Monday4 the Missing

"Carlos, if you’re out there and you get a chance to hear this, somehow, some way, give us some sign of where you are because we love you and we miss you and it’s been a long time.  You have 2 grandsons, that one is carrying your name, and wants to see you.  And we love you.  Oh God, that’s hard."

This is the message that Nancy Freneire, sister of Carlos Diaz, would like to convey to her brother.  In an interview with Todd Matthews on his "Missing Pieces" show, Nancy recounts the events of December 23, 1986.

Carlos and his family were attending a reunion in the Bronx, NY home of another sister.  The family dog had died and being that the dog was closest to Carlos, he went to bury it.  As time went on and it got later, another brother noticed that Carlos left without any ID, which was unusual for him, felt that Carlos had plenty of time to bury the dog and return, and decided he better go out looking for him.  The brother found the dog that Carlos had left with to bury, but there was no sign of Carlos anywhere.

When Carlos did not return home, the family made the decision to go to the police and file a missing persons report based on the facts that he was unlikely to stay away from his family and especially his little daughter.  Due to the fact that Carlos was 32 at the time, he fell into a "guideline" that said it was assumed since he was an adult, he probably just took off.  The family was not able to get the police to take a report.

Over 20 years have gone by and this family has continued their search for Carlos.  The internet has provided places to list missing persons information, however, there are a lot of agencies and sites that can not do anything without a police missing persons report filed and no NCIC number to go by.  Now, over 20 years later, the family is told that too much time has passed and the police will still not file a report.

Recently, Nancy was able to have a DNA sample taken and that sample may be the key to finding Carlos who is also listed in the Doe Network.   Previous to going missing, Carlos had a head injury which could have resulted in memory loss.  Could he be out there after all this time?  Could he be in a facility not knowing who he really is?  There could be any number of answers and his family is able to accept any of them as long as they know what happened to Carlos.

Nancy and her family, including the daughter of Carlos, have a huge void in their lives which can only be filled with answers. So many changes happen in a family in 20 years, fathers die, children grow up and have children of their own, and sisters and brothers go their separate ways.  One thing has been a constant in the family of Carlos Diaz and that is that they miss him, they love him, and they will not stop searching for him.  One day, with the help of organizations like NAMUS and DOE Network, and many others, this family will know the answers and they will finally be at peace.

  The Doe Network:
Case File 1916DMNY
Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: November 10, 1954
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 32 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'8"; 165 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic male. Brown hair; brown eyes.
• Marks, Scars: Tattoo of the initials C.D on left hand. 

 
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
New York City Police Department
Inv. David Ramirez
212-473-2042

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