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This man was found dead in a small camp beside a dirt road in the desert. He is believed to be a transient. No identification has been established.
Date Found: 1998-08-30

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Possible Missing Person Matches (10)

Missing persons whose details are consistent with these remains, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

Values read: this case vs the missing person.

81%Moderate
Adam Puchkoff
Adam Puchkoff
MP69275 • Missing since Feb 16, 1998 from Los Angeles, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 32
Race 100%White
Location 73%110 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 84%6'2" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
81%Moderate
Gary Poole
Gary Poole
MP25603 • Missing since Oct 29, 1996 from Ontario, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%77 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'1"
Weight 94%170 lb vs 195 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
81%Moderate
Robert Byrne
Robert Byrne
MP162294 • Missing since Aug 1, 1995 from Bloomington, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%63 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'3"
Weight 90%170 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
80%Moderate
Alan Olds
Alan Olds
MP63946 • Missing since Oct 28, 1995 from Warner Springs, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%6'2" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
80%Moderate
Steven Youngman
Steven Youngman
MP22435 • Missing since Jul 1, 1994 from Riverside, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%60 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 68%6'2" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
80%Moderate
Jody Hall
Jody Hall
MP20081 • Missing since May 10, 1987 from Hacienda Heights, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%93 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'2"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 185–200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
80%Moderate
Larry Wood
Larry Wood
MP11726 • Missing since Mar 17, 1998 from San Diego, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 40
Race 100%White
Location 82%76 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 84%6'2" vs 6'0"
Weight 58%170 lb vs 240 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
79%Possible
David Matecki
David Matecki
MP93449 • Missing since Aug 9, 1995 from Oceanside, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%68 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 52%6'2" vs 5'10"
Weight 93%170 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
79%Possible
Patrick Ross
Patrick Ross
MP19743 • Missing since Mar 3, 1984 from San Dimas, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%87 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'2"
Weight 86%170 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
79%Possible
Randy Spring
Randy Spring
MP2705 • Missing since Oct 10, 1988 from White Water, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 84%6'2" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 180–190 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 50%Blue vs Green

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 this case.