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This man was found in a shallow grave during residential construction by a housing construction crew . He was skeletal and had multiple fractures of his ribs. He had old healed rib and mouth fractures. No identification has been established. Circumstances of his death are undetermined. Estimated interval of death from one to ten years (likely five years).
Date Found: 1989-04-20

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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.

78%Possible
Carl Reed
Carl Reed
MP34322 • Missing since Jan 1, 1975 from Riverside, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
Russell Meachum
Russell Meachum
MP104967 • Missing since Oct 1, 1984 from Yuma, Arizona
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 70%127 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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.