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The decedent was found 12/30/1997 about 200 yards east of FR 88 into the forest lying face down at the base of a tree. A nylon strap with a plastic buckle dangled from a tree branch about 10 feet above him.
Date Found: 1997-12-30

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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.

80%Moderate
Freddie Peterson
Freddie Peterson
MP30524 • Missing since Feb 9, 1982 from Astor, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 36–45 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Weight 100%144 lb vs 150–160 lb
80%Moderate
Jose Gonzalez-garcia
Jose Gonzalez-garcia
MP7097 • Missing since Mar 24, 1993 from Orlando, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 36–45 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%58 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%144 lb vs 145 lb
79%Possible
Louis Holloway
Louis Holloway
MP40163 • Missing since Feb 9, 1984 from Gainesville, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 36–45 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%144 lb vs 155 lb
79%Possible
Robert Picard
Robert Picard
MP15052 • Missing since Sep 30, 1997 from Bunnel, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 36–45 vs 37
Race 100%White
Location 92%41 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 52%5'6" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%144 lb vs 150 lb
79%Possible
Phillip Sellew
Phillip Sellew
MP3010 • Missing since Jul 6, 1992 from Sanford, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 36–45 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%144 lb vs 145 lb
79%Possible
John Byrd
John Byrd
MP3151 • Missing since Mar 21, 1991 from Orlando, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 98%Est. 36–45 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%58 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%144 lb vs 160 lb
78%Possible
Dallas Basham
Dallas Basham
MP18278 • Missing since Feb 27, 1984 from Dade City, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 36–45 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%63 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 4'6"–5'6"
Weight 100%144 lb vs 135–140 lb
78%Possible
Edward Russell
Edward Russell
MP3167 • Missing since Apr 1, 1990 from Orlando, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 36–45 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%58 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%144 lb vs 140 lb
77%Possible
Geoffrey Bergman
Geoffrey Bergman
MP26226 • Missing since Apr 4, 1996 from Jacksonville, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 89%Est. 36–45 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 81%77 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%144 lb vs 140 lb
77%Possible
Raymond Emmons
Raymond Emmons
MP20417 • Missing since Jan 1, 1997 from Orlando, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 36–45 vs 37
Race 100%White
Location 86%59 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 52%5'6" vs 5'10"
Weight 98%144 lb vs 130 lb

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.