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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 50-70
from Palm Springs, California


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Victim Details

Apr 21, 2010

Oct 14, 2022

43608

98-3828

Adult - Pre 70

50

70

14177

67 inches

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

1

Years

1923

1948

1993

1998

Jul 20, 1998

Palm Springs

California

Riverside County

1

40568

Riverside County Sheriff- Coroner Bureau

Perris

California

Riverside County

Nancy Rissi

Coroner Sergeant

800 South Redlands Avenue, , Perris, California

9514432300

County

Coroner

https://www.riversidesheriff.org/389/Coroners-Bureau

98-3828

Gray or Partially Gray

Dark gray hair worn short, about 1-2 inches in length

normal

Unknown

Unknown

  • Accessories: none found
  • Clothing: wearing blue denim pants, a white pullover sweatshirt No sizes or markings in the clothing
  • Eyewear: none found
  • Footwear: dark colored high top shoes or boots
  • Jewelry: none found


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Case Description

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Body found hidden amoung some rocks, fully dressed with a pistol present and a single gunshot to his head. No wallet or identification located. No missing persons found similar to this unidentified male.
Date Found: 1998-07-20

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP6985

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (4)

    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.

    76%Possible
    Michael Fraunz
    Michael Fraunz
    MP52032 • Missing since Jul 23, 1998 from Costa Mesa, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 58
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%79 mi away, same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Gilardo
    John Gilardo
    MP17013 • Missing since Jan 1, 1995 from San Diego, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 61 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%88 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    76%Possible
    George Lane
    George Lane
    MP8436 • Missing since Oct 14, 1997 from San Diego, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 63
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%85 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–6'0"
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    75%Possible
    Martin Daggett
    Martin Daggett
    MP2698 • Missing since Feb 6, 1997 from Yucca Valley, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 68 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 36%5'7" vs 6'0"
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray

    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.

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