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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 18-30
from Winterhaven, California


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Victim Details

Dec 19, 2014

Sep 20, 2024

48357

93-12645

Adult - Pre 30

18

30

25769

69 inches

185 lbs

White / Caucasian

Multiple

Male

Days

1963

1975

1993

Apr 2, 1993

Winterhaven

California

Imperial County

92283

1

46864

Imperial County Sheriff's Office- Coroner Division

El Centro

California

Imperial County

328 Applestill Road, , El Centro, California

4422652105

County

Coroner

https://icso.imperialcounty.org/operations/#coroner

93-12645

Black

2"

Brown

Brown

  • Tattoo: Right hand - Rosary, Left upper arm - "J", left hand - cross, left inside lower leg - "Sandra Luz" with face with hat and feather, left upper forearm - unknown tattoo

  • Clothing: blue trousers, white "Jockey" shorts size 34-36, brown web belt with a yellow metal buckle, and a black sock


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Case Description

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Decedent was found in irrigation canal commonly used my undocumented immigrants attempting to enter the United States.
Date Found: 1993-04-02

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP13309

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (6)

    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
    Juan De La Torre Reyes
    Juan De La Torre Reyes
    MP40400 • Missing since Jan 1, 1988 from Yuma, Arizona
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%3 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%185 lb vs 155–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Keith Sparrow
    Keith Sparrow
    MP19123 • Missing since Aug 26, 1991 from Victorville, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 56%196 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%185 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Fred Conklin
    Fred Conklin
    MP42752 • Missing since May 1, 1993 from Tucson, Arizona
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 30
    Race 100%White
    Location 53%216 mi away
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 96%185 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Douglas Pengilley
    Douglas Pengilley
    MP22923 • Missing since Jan 1, 1992 from El Cajon, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 68%135 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'9" vs 6'1"
    Weight 100%185 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Michael Miranda
    Michael Miranda
    MP54275 • Missing since Jul 13, 1992 from Porterville, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 18
    Race 100%White
    Location 41%339 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 100%185 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    James Albert Ricketts
    James Albert Ricketts
    CP999655830 • Missing since Apr 15, 1992 from Barstow, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 30
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Weight 100%185 lb vs 190 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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