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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 43-68
from Lucerne Valley, California


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Victim Details

Aug 26, 2008

Oct 4, 2023

2559

94-5036

Adult - Pre 70

43

68

4584

67 inches

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

2

Weeks

1926

1951

1994

Sep 10, 1994

Lucerne Valley

California

San Bernardino County

92356

1

2333

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department - Central Station

San Bernardino

California

San Bernardino County

655 East Third Street, , San Bernardino, California

9093873545

County

Law Enforcement

http://wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/

079404435

Brown

Brown-gray medium length hair

Not documented

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: BR0WN C0RDUR0Y SH0RTS
  • Clothing: Not documented
  • Eyewear: Not documented
  • Footwear: Not documented
  • Jewelry: Not documented


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Case Description

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John Doe #40-94 was found decomposed in a mobile home in Lucerne Valley. The property caretaker (Jack Knight) was contacted and stated that the man staying at the location was a "Bill Goldke" and that he was about 55 years of age. Knight subsequently changed his contact information and would not cooperate with the investigation. Identity may only be established by dental X-rays or DNA (refer to CODIS #BK-08-001109).
Date Found: 1994-09-10

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP2535

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (2)

    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
    Nickolas Pogoneys
    Nickolas Pogoneys
    MP2985 • Missing since Dec 1, 1993 from Apple Valley, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 43–68 vs 54
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Michael Udow
    Michael Udow
    MP5095 • Missing since Nov 5, 1993 from Big Bear, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 43–68 vs 45
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'7" vs 5'4"
    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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