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Date Found: 1994-04-09

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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.

83%Moderate
Melvin Shoemaker
Melvin Shoemaker
MP24540 • Missing since Apr 17, 1994 from Chardon, Ohio
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 70
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 81%161 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
80%Moderate
Carl Wing
Carl Wing
MP24846 • Missing since Oct 24, 1983 from Lorain, Ohio
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%63 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%161 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
79%Possible
Leslie Ritchey, Sr.
Leslie Ritchey, Sr.
MP5285 • Missing since Apr 1, 1993 from Akron, Ohio
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Sex ✓Male
Age 84%Est. 60–70 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%161 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
78%Possible
Jay Burns
Jay Burns
MP11887 • Missing since Jan 25, 1984 from Rochester, Pennsylvania
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%84 mi away
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 99%161 lb vs 180–190 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Red
77%Possible
James Wilson
James Wilson
MP62284 • Missing since Jan 28, 1970 from Cleveland, Ohio
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"–6'1"
Weight 100%161 lb vs 180–220 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
77%Possible
Jennings Hart
Jennings Hart
MP7205 • Missing since Jan 21, 1980 from Marienville, Pennsylvania
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%102 mi away
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%161 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
77%Possible
Charles Ulrich
Charles Ulrich
MP8585 • Missing since Jan 29, 1975 from Uhrichsville, Ohio
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 63 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 76%96 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%161 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
76%Possible
Clovis Berbari
Clovis Berbari
MP51312 • Missing since Jul 1, 1977 from Roseville, Michigan
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%109 mi away
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 94%161 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
76%Possible
Gustav Prilepok
Gustav Prilepok
MP41232 • Missing since Feb 7, 1991 from West Bloomfield, Michigan
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Sex ✓Male
Age 96%Est. 60–70 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 69%131 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%161 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
76%Possible
Melvin Wiley
Melvin Wiley
MP38896 • Missing since Jul 28, 1985 from Hinckley Township, Ohio
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 60–70 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 100%161 lb vs 160–165 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.