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Found in north Tom Green County. Wavy hair, fragile build, small ears. Wearing maroon and white pullover sweatshirt; 31 x 34 light blue "Levi's"; size 7 1/2 "Brahma" hiking boots; green sports bag with "Wayne Rudd, Austin, TX and damn proud of it" handwritten inside.
Date Found: 1996-12-02

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Possible Missing Person Matches (4)

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.

78%Possible
Lou Goettsch
Lou Goettsch
MP23133 • Missing since Mar 31, 1981 from Abilene, Texas
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–30 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%85 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Johnny Perez
Johnny Perez
MP35172 • Missing since Jul 2, 1993 from San Antonio, Texas
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–30 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 59%178 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'0"–5'10"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 150–190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Michael Adams
Michael Adams
MP1852 • Missing since Jun 8, 1987 from Abilene, Texas
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–30 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%84 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 145–155 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
75%Possible
Mark Merritt
Mark Merritt
MP8803 • Missing since May 1, 1982 from Big Spring, Texas
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–30 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%85 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'2"
Weight 49%140 lb vs 210–220 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black

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.