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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 35-45
from Ruther Glen, Virginia


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Victim Details

Dec 23, 2009

Nov 21, 2023

44482

C1988-13134

Adult - Pre 40

35

45

55899

65 inches

69 inches

135 lbs

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Multiple

Male

10

Months

1943

1953

1988

Nov 10, 1988

I-95 near MM 112

Ruther Glen

Virginia

Caroline County

24227

No

363

Virginia State Police Fusion Center

North Chesterfield

Virginia

Chesterfield County

Thomas Kohlbeck

Agency Management Lead Analyst

7700 Midlothian Tpke, , North Chesterfield, Virginia

8046742196

State

Law Enforcement

Black

Black

Black

Unknown

Unknown

  • Accessories: Brown leather belt "SILVANO" tooled in leather and painted white, 35" in length, 38" when buckle is attached. Belt contains 6 holes to allow a range of 30-35"
  • Clothing: Brown trousers, brand "RUSTLER", waist size 30", inseam 34 1/2" red underwear Tan cowboy boots, 10 5/8" long from heel to toe, label stating oil and chemical resistant materials unfaded gray, white and navy blue plaid short sleeve shirt with pearl buttons, Levi Strause and Company, size Medium, 50% polyester/35% cotton/15% acrylic, WTL 423, made in Korea navy blue long sleeve shirt (no label), pack of Marlboro cigarettes in left breast pocket with blue cigarette lighter Red baseball cap "Budweiser Racing" on the front Blue baseball cap "No Where Else But North Carolina" on the front One rust colored flannel type blanket One green sock
  • Footwear: Tan cowboy boots (10 5/8') long
  • Jewelry: Belt buckle: man with eagle-like headress and the word MEXICO on the front Religious medallion with a figure of an archangel and the words "San Miguel Ar________ Defendednos" on one side; the figure of Mary and the words "Sta Maria de Guadalupe Ruega por Nosotros" on the other side
  • Other: 3 US dimes Roosevelt, 1970D, 1071D, 1978 3 US pennies Lincoln, 1982, 1986, unable to determine 1 US nickel, Jefferson, 1977D


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Case Description

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Hunters found the skeletal remains of this decedent and of a younger male (UP6301) together in woods in Caroline County off VA I-95. DNA testing indicated a possible parent-child relationship. Both are wearing new clothes. Interval between date of death and date found is approximately 2-10 months.
Date Found: 1988-11-10

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP6507

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (9)

    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.

    80%Moderate
    Samuel Campbell
    Samuel Campbell
    MP2228 • Missing since Mar 22, 1985 from Bethesda, Maryland
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%76 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%135–150 lb vs 150–175 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Jose Hernandez Martinez
    Jose Hernandez Martinez
    MP28645 • Missing since Oct 24, 1988 from Washington, District of Columbia
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 74%Est. 35–45 vs 32
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%71 mi away
    TimingFound 2 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'4"–5'10"
    Weight 100%135–150 lb vs 132–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    78%Possible
    David Person
    David Person
    MP31368 • Missing since Oct 6, 1987 from Roanoke, Virginia
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 66%143 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%135–150 lb vs 130–160 lb
    78%Possible
    Richard Basgier
    Richard Basgier
    MP7628 • Missing since Oct 3, 1987 from Virginia Beach, Virginia
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 92%Est. 35–45 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%110 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 96%135–150 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Paul Rehus
    Paul Rehus
    MP95889 • Missing since Sep 18, 1973 from Washington, District of Columbia
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%71 mi away
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 82%135–150 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Leroy Bird, Jr.
    Leroy Bird, Jr.
    MP50865 • Missing since May 13, 1988 from Kinzers, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 45
    Race 100%White
    Location 63%161 mi away
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'4"–5'6"
    Weight 72%135–150 lb vs 100–110 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Lawrence Fishman
    Lawrence Fishman
    MP29918 • Missing since Nov 28, 1980 from Silver Spring, Maryland
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%77 mi away
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%135–150 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    76%Possible
    William Rener
    William Rener
    MP38175 • Missing since Dec 26, 1966 from Hampton, Virginia
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%87 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%135–150 lb vs 147–154 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Melvin Snyder
    Melvin Snyder
    MP14757 • Missing since May 25, 1985 from Greencastle, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 69%129 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'7"–6'0"
    Weight 98%135–150 lb vs 170–200 lb
    Hair 15%Black vs Red

    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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