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This body was found lying on a rock at what is believed to be a transient camp site in the desert. He had been exposed to intense heat and weather. He had a wallet but no identification or contact information. He had no teeth and fingerprints could not be obtained due to the condition of his body. He had been seen in the area but no one knew him.
Date Found: 1990-10-20

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Possible Missing Person Matches (1)

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.

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75%Possible
William Shaw
William Shaw
MP28676 • Missing since Jan 25, 1989 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 63 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 59%180 mi away
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 89%135 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray

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