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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 63-80
from Los Angeles, California


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Victim Details

Sep 10, 2008

Jan 12, 2024

36176

1997-06812

Adult

63

80

59237

65 inches

110 lbs

Black / African American

Multiple

Male

1917

1934

1997

Oct 2, 1997

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90012

No

1

7404

Los Angeles County Medical Examiner

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

Betsy Magdaleno

Medical Examiner Investigator, Identifications

1104 North Mission Road, , Los Angeles, California

3233430512

County

Medical Examiner

http://mec.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/mec

1997-06812

Gray or Partially Gray

Balding

Brown

Brown

  • Scar/mark: SCAR 0N RIGHTL0WER ABD0MEN

  • Clothing: BLACK PULL0VER SHIRT, BLUE QUILT VEST, BLACK PANTS, TAN PANTS, GREEN S0CKS,
  • Footwear: BLACK SNEAKERS
  • Jewelry: YELL0W-METAL, BLACK STRAP WATCH WITH BETTY B00P FACE


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Case Description

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The decedent was found unresponsive in a field in Los Angeles on the afternoon of 10/2/1997. He was transported by ambulance to LAC+USC Medical Center where he remained until his death on 10/3/1997.
Date Found: 1997-10-02

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP3446

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (5)

    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.

    79%Possible
    William Weatherall
    William Weatherall
    MP42073 • Missing since Jan 6, 1991 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 80%Est. 63–80 vs 84 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'3"
    Weight 65%110 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    William Fields
    William Fields
    MP37453 • Missing since Sep 25, 1980 from Los Angeles, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 63–80 vs 73 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
    Weight 89%110 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Rudisille Thomas
    Rudisille Thomas
    MP116219 • Missing since Nov 6, 1988 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 63–80 vs 77 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
    Weight 53%110 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Rogest Cain
    Rogest Cain
    MP51159 • Missing since Feb 18, 1986 from Los Angeles, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 63–80 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
    Weight 47%110 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Zealer Kendrick
    Zealer Kendrick
    MP126396 • Missing since Jun 18, 1985 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 63–80 vs 79 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'5" vs 5'9"
    Weight 31%110 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    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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