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Case Description

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A female was picking apples on her property and discovered a portion of human skull lying on the surface of the ground. Dr. Dennis DIRKMAAT, Forensic anthropologist at Mercyhurst College Erie Pa. examination of the skull and determined that the skull fragment to be that of a white female. He determined that the bone had been exposed in its present condition for more than five years.
Date Found: 1991-09-22

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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.

76%Possible
Diana Miller
Diana Miller
MP7436 • Missing since Jun 20, 1986 from Emporium, Pennsylvania
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 15–30 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
75%Possible
Josephine Despard
Josephine Despard
MP5381 • Missing since Feb 7, 1984 from Olean, New York
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 15–30 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen

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.