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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 25-45
from Miami, Florida


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Victim Details

Aug 11, 2009

Jun 6, 2024

7759

1991-2727

Adult - Pre 50

25

45

13589

67 inches

141 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

1946

1966

1991

Oct 16, 1991

Miami

Florida

Miami-Dade County

1

41542

District 11 Miami-Dade County Medical Examiners Office

Miami

Florida

Miami-Dade County

1851 NW 10 Avenue, , Miami, Florida

3055452400

County

Medical Examiner

1991-2727

Brown

Brown, straight and approximately 1-2 inches

Brown

Brown

  • Clothing: "Gap" denim blue jeans waist (31-31 inches) and length (28 inches), dark blue t-shirt (size: 38-40) with "Police Department, City of New York" emblem on the left chest, white athletic socks with blue trim and brief-type white underwear of small (size 30-32) with the brand name "Bloopers"
  • Footwear: Black "Buffalino" shoes measuring 11 inches in length


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Case Description

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The decedent's body was discovered by two men traveling south on US1. The body was in approximately one foot of water on the west side of the roadway, in the swamp.
Date Found: 1991-10-16

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP5736

    • 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.

    84%Moderate
    Jacques Damidaux
    Jacques Damidaux
    MP61849 • Missing since Oct 14, 1988 from Miami, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'1"–6'1"
    Weight 97%141 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    Enrique Valles
    Enrique Valles
    MP13763 • Missing since May 17, 1991 from Miami, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 39
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–5'10"
    Weight 82%141 lb vs 175–180 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Michael Grochowsky
    Michael Grochowsky
    MP11327 • Missing since Aug 16, 1991 from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 70%Est. 25–45 vs 48
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 86%141 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Richard Ruest
    Richard Ruest
    MP12166 • Missing since Oct 11, 1979 from Miami, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%141 lb vs 150–155 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Jairo Sanchez
    Jairo Sanchez
    MP19437 • Missing since Dec 9, 1983 from Miami, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 100%141 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Thomas Gordinier
    Thomas Gordinier
    MP12937 • Missing since May 2, 1987 from Coconut Creek Police Department, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    Weight 100%141 lb vs 140–180 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Ramon Capellan
    Ramon Capellan
    MP52200 • Missing since Mar 16, 1986 from Miami, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 92%141 lb vs 165–175 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    David Rhodes
    David Rhodes
    MP23987 • Missing since Jun 19, 1988 from Ft Lauderdale, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%141 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Degnan III
    John Degnan III
    MP20826 • Missing since Nov 2, 1980 from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%141 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    79%Possible
    Joseph Rybak
    Joseph Rybak
    MP115602 • Missing since Dec 28, 1979 from Sunrise, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%27 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 77%141 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

    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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