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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 28-42
from Richvale, California


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Victim Details

Oct 22, 2014

Feb 16, 2021

16915

C98-12239

Adult - Pre 50

28

42

25939

68 inches

Hispanic / Latino

Multiple

Male

14

Years

1942

1969

1984

1997

Mar 12, 1998

Richvale

California

Butte County

1

22618

Butte County Sheriff-Coroner

Oroville

California

Butte County

Jennifer Celentano

Coroner's Investigator

5 Gillick Way, , Oroville, California

5305387404

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.buttecounty.net/sheriffcoroner/Home.aspx

C98-12239

  • Clothing: The clothing is described as a white 1984 L.A. Olympic Games t-shirt, a long sleeve button-up shirt (JCPenneys tag), and a Fleece sweater.
  • Footwear: Blue tennis shoes with a red eagle insignia and the brand name "Masic" on the sole. The soles are heavily worn.


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Case Description

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The victim's remains were located in an irrigation ditch by workers. The human remains are believed to be from a Hispanic or Asian male adult. The remains had been in this location for at least 1-2 years, but possibly longer. Note: Victim was wearing a 1984 L.A. Olympics t-shirt. There was evidence of blunt force trauma and foul play is believed to have been involved.
Date Found: 1998-03-12

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP13008

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (7)

    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.

    77%Possible
    Amado Bojorquez
    Amado Bojorquez
    MP51011 • Missing since Nov 28, 1996 from Fairfield, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 90%Est. 28–42 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 79%88 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    76%Possible
    Wayne Goldbaum
    Wayne Goldbaum
    MP21845 • Missing since Nov 1, 1993 from Paradise and Magalia areas, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 38 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 98%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    76%Possible
    Jimmy Wilson
    Jimmy Wilson
    MP126688 • Missing since Aug 5, 1997 from Marysville, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 42
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 96%26 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    75%Possible
    Daniel Cadena
    Daniel Cadena
    MP106048 • Missing since Apr 12, 1991 from Sacramento, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 83%72 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'3"–5'6"
    75%Possible
    Robert Clark
    Robert Clark
    MP77857 • Missing since Aug 22, 1996 from DeSabla, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 33 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 95%27 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    75%Possible
    Santana Ornelas
    Santana Ornelas
    MP12133 • Missing since Apr 1, 1990 from Novato, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 74%104 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    75%Possible
    Matthew Anderson
    Matthew Anderson
    MP4452 • Missing since Jun 11, 1996 from Roseville, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 30 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 87%57 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"

    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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