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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
from Winter Garden, Florida


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Victim Details

Aug 7, 2007

Apr 18, 2024

40311

1997-000184

Adult - Pre 50

2478

65 inches

White / Caucasian

Multiple

Male

2

Weeks

1997

Feb 26, 1997

Winter Garden

Florida

Orange County

34787

1

1306

Orange County Sheriff's Office

Orlando

Florida

Orange County

2500 West Colonial Drive, , Orlando, Florida

4072547200

County

Law Enforcement

97-080525

Unknown

The decedent's hair is short, straight, and dark up to 1.5 centimeters in length with the longer hair below collar length on the back of the head.

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: The decedent wore dark pants with pleats and an inseam measurement of 27 inches. The label on the pants identifies them as Crest Career Images size 34. He also had knit jockey style underwear. He also had a short-sleeved polo style shirt that is dark
  • Footwear: The decedent had a pair of Nike Airwalks size 10 and a half.
  • Jewelry: The decedent had a red bead rosary necklace around the neck with a white central piece with a white crucifix with a Christ figure on it.


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Case Description

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A jogger noticed a foul odor coming from a citrus grove and went to investigate. He found the decedent hanging from a citrus tree with a belt. He jogged home and notified Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Date Found: 1997-02-26

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP535

    • 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.

    81%Moderate
    Jose Gonzalez-garcia
    Jose Gonzalez-garcia
    MP7097 • Missing since Mar 24, 1993 from Orlando, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 99%Est. 38–52 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    79%Possible
    Catalino Gomez
    Catalino Gomez
    MP7099 • Missing since Jun 3, 1994 from Orlando, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 84%Est. 38–52 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    78%Possible
    Edward Russell
    Edward Russell
    MP3167 • Missing since Apr 1, 1990 from Orlando, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 84%Est. 38–52 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    77%Possible
    Freddie Peterson
    Freddie Peterson
    MP30524 • Missing since Feb 9, 1982 from Astor, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    77%Possible
    Phillip Sellew
    Phillip Sellew
    MP3010 • Missing since Jul 6, 1992 from Sanford, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
    76%Possible
    Douglas Denson
    Douglas Denson
    MP3155 • Missing since Apr 24, 1985 from Orlando, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
    75%Possible
    Louis Holloway
    Louis Holloway
    MP40163 • Missing since Feb 9, 1984 from Gainesville, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%87 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    75%Possible
    Raymond Emmons
    Raymond Emmons
    MP20417 • Missing since Jan 1, 1997 from Orlando, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 93%Est. 38–52 vs 37
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
    Height 36%5'5" vs 5'10"
    75%Possible
    John Byrd
    John Byrd
    MP3151 • Missing since Mar 21, 1991 from Orlando, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 76%Est. 38–52 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
    75%Possible
    William Mullins
    William Mullins
    MP3140 • Missing since Jul 14, 1990 from Orlando, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'5" 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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