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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 20-30
from Pinyon Pines, California


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Victim Details

Apr 28, 2010

Oct 14, 2022

43955

81290

Adult - Pre 30

20

30

14209

71 inches

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

1

Months

1964

1974

1994

Nov 13, 1994

Pinyon Pines

California

Riverside County

92561

1

40583

Riverside County Sheriff- Coroner Bureau

Perris

California

Riverside County

Nancy Rissi

Coroner Sergeant

800 South Redlands Avenue, , Perris, California

9514432300

County

Coroner

https://www.riversidesheriff.org/389/Coroners-Bureau

81290

Unknown

head hair appeared to be shaved off and it's color is unknown

unknown

Unknown

Unknown

  • Accessories: None found
  • Clothing: Blue shorts
  • Eyewear: None found
  • Footwear: black and white Eagles tennis shoes size 11
  • Jewelry: None found


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Case Description

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This man was found in a mountainous canyon pond, floating in shallow water, dressed in hiking shorts and tennis shoes.. No other personal property was found with him and it is believed he had fell higher up and was washed down during some rains. No identification was established and no missing persons were matched. He did have a pack of Marlboro cigarettes in his pocket. His head was shaved.
Date Found: 1994-11-13

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP7046

    • 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.

    82%Moderate
    Michael Wake
    Michael Wake
    MP18228 • Missing since Jul 28, 1994 from Bonita, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 27
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%73 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%175 lb vs 160 lb
    82%Moderate
    Randy Spring
    Randy Spring
    MP2705 • Missing since Oct 10, 1988 from White Water, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%26 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Weight 100%175 lb vs 180–190 lb
    81%Moderate
    Shawn Hale
    Shawn Hale
    MP7546 • Missing since Nov 4, 1994 from Apple Valley, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%76 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 days after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%175 lb vs 165 lb
    80%Moderate
    Randal Voss
    Randal Voss
    MP27854 • Missing since Aug 1, 1988 from Moreno Valley, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%51 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%175 lb vs 170 lb
    80%Moderate
    Keith Sparrow
    Keith Sparrow
    MP19123 • Missing since Aug 26, 1991 from Victorville, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%79 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%175 lb vs 180 lb
    80%Moderate
    Mark Kotlarz
    Mark Kotlarz
    MP19186 • Missing since Jul 5, 1991 from Vail Lake, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%31 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
    Weight 87%175 lb vs 150 lb
    80%Moderate
    Jason Dies
    Jason Dies
    MP19028 • Missing since Jun 18, 1991 from San Diego, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%73 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 100%175 lb vs 130–180 lb
    80%Moderate
    Donald Gregory
    Donald Gregory
    MP16982 • Missing since Feb 1, 1983 from Banning, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%34 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 87%175 lb vs 150 lb
    80%Moderate
    Soni Benetton
    Soni Benetton
    MP11481 • Missing since May 26, 1989 from Fontana, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 15 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%68 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%175 lb vs 160 lb
    80%Moderate
    Ron Knutson
    Ron Knutson
    MP2658 • Missing since Dec 18, 1982 from Morongo Valley, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%175 lb vs 175 lb

    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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