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Skeletal remains of a male adult, designated John Doe #49-91, found in mountain creek area north of town. Identity can only be established by dental X-ray comparison or DNA. This person had a "Classic ZMC": Zygomatico-Maxillary-Complex fracture to the left of the face. The fracture was wired at lateral and lower orbit. There had been an infection to the bone during healing of the bone.
Date Found: 1991-11-21

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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.

79%Possible
Joseph Stuart
Joseph Stuart
MP29973 • Missing since Sep 6, 1991 from Fullerton, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 35
Race 100%White
Location 91%45 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
78%Possible
Mark Kotlarz
Mark Kotlarz
MP19186 • Missing since Jul 5, 1991 from Vail Lake, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 26
Race 100%White
Location 89%49 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"

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.