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Two men traveling on the Florida Turnpike had vehicle trouble near the 210 mile marker. They exited their car and walked down the shoulder in search of water, and came across the skeletal remains.
Date Found: 1989-09-22

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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.

82%Moderate
Douglas Mackenzie
Douglas Mackenzie
MP7515 • Missing since Jul 2, 1985 from Kissimmee, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 81%Est. 40–60 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Frank Doherty Jr.
Frank Doherty Jr.
MP56842 • Missing since Dec 20, 1987 from Titusville, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 52%6'0" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jess Gilbert
Jess Gilbert
MP59023 • Missing since Jan 26, 1985 from St Petersburg, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 84%Est. 40–60 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%83 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
77%Possible
Edwin Smith
Edwin Smith
MP5478 • Missing since May 13, 1988 from Palm Bay, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%53 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 5'10"
Weight 33%165 lb vs 270–280 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Brady
John Brady
MP58773 • Missing since Oct 4, 1987 from Dunedin, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%85 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 months after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
76%Possible
Vernon Nash Jr
Vernon Nash Jr
MP59021 • Missing since Jan 26, 1985 from St. Petersburg, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%83 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
76%Possible
Charles Lawson
Charles Lawson
MP19545 • Missing since Jan 13, 1988 from Tampa, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%63 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 68%6'0" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
76%Possible
Jerry Floyd
Jerry Floyd
MP22185 • Missing since Feb 20, 1983 from Daytona Beach Shores, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 69%Est. 40–60 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
James Johnson
James Johnson
MP14687 • Missing since Aug 28, 1985 from Ft. Pierce, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%88 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 94%165 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
76%Possible
Richard Romano
Richard Romano
MP10418 • Missing since Mar 4, 1980 from Largo, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 40–60 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%88 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 89%165 lb vs 195 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

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.