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Skeletal remains were found scattered on the surface of the desert near Amboy, CA. The remains were probably those of a Caucasian (possibly Hispanic) male, age greater than 30, stature between 5’5” and 5’9”. Believed to have been dead a time interval of years. No maxilla or mandible were recovered. Identity may only be established with DNA (refer to CA DOJ-MPDP # BK-04-000708 – although no nucDNA profile yet developed). Possible comparison of head X-rays.
Date Found: 1997-03-18

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Possible Missing Person Matches (1)

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 Udow
Michael Udow
MP5095 • Missing since Nov 5, 1993 from Big Bear, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%70 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"

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