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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 40-60
from Needles, California


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Victim Details

Aug 26, 2008

Apr 26, 2023

2551

95-4757

Adult - Pre 60

40

60

4573

70 inches

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

7

Days

1935

1955

1995

Aug 16, 1995

Needles

California

San Bernardino County

92363

1

2321

San Bernardino Co Sheriff

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109500632

Brown

Brown

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: BR0WN SLACKS, BLUE SKI PANTS UM
  • Jewelry: BACKPACK


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Case Description

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Body of White male adult (40 to 60 years, 5'10", brown hair, designated John Doe #22-95) found in desert just north of Interstate 40, west of Needles (at mile post marker #129.5). Had been dead at least one week. Cause of death could not be determined due to decomposition. Identity can be established by fingerprints, dental records, and DNA (reference #BK-08-001343). Possible comparison of body X-rays (lateral head view only).
Date Found: 1995-08-16

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP2529

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (7)

    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.

    77%Possible
    William Facteau
    William Facteau
    MP91871 • Missing since Nov 1, 1993 from Golden Valley, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%34 mi away
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    77%Possible
    Floyd Newman
    Floyd Newman
    MP7779 • Missing since Mar 1, 1992 from Needles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 72%Est. 40–60 vs 64 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    76%Possible
    Vance Mcdermid
    Vance Mcdermid
    MP29115 • Missing since Mar 1, 1993 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 76%96 mi away
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Norman Thurber
    Norman Thurber
    MP20362 • Missing since Apr 1, 1993 from San Felipe Baja, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Iverson
    John Iverson
    MP14602 • Missing since Jan 4, 1991 from Lake Havasu City, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 42–43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    76%Possible
    Dennis Samstag
    Dennis Samstag
    MP2752 • Missing since Jul 7, 1994 from Needles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 66%Est. 40–60 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    75%Possible
    Mark Weller
    Mark Weller
    MP21155 • Missing since Nov 26, 1985 from Kingman, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 84%Est. 40–60 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%40 mi away
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Hair 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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