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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 17-25
from Ruther Glen, Virginia


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Victim Details

Dec 3, 2009

May 21, 2024

44483

C1988-13135

Adult - Pre 30

17

25

55898

66 inches

125 lbs

145 lbs

White / Caucasian

Multiple

Male

2

Months

1963

1971

1988

Nov 10, 1988

I-95 near MM 112

Ruther Glen

Virginia

Caroline County

No

362

Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Central District

Richmond

Virginia

Richmond City

Lara Newell

Long-term Unidentified Coordinator

400 E Jackson St, , Richmond, Virginia

8047863174

State

Medical Examiner

Black

Black

black

Unknown

Unknown

  • Other distinctive physical characteristic: Per anthropologist (1988), decedent would likely have had a wide nose and be thinly built
  • Other distinctive physical characteristic: Anterior teeth are slightly to moderately shovel shaped

  • Clothing: blue t-shirt with wide bands of two shades of gray (v-neck, short sleeve, Traxs active wear) size large (16-18), 50% polyester Blue denim pants with "Rustler" label, waist 30", inseam 28", cuffs folded under, style number 89681
  • Footwear: Red and black size 8 1/2 D cowboy boots, new.


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Case Description

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Hunters found the skeletal remains of this decedent and of an older male (UP6507) 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 #UP6301

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (7)

    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.

    79%Possible
    Richard Miller Jr
    Richard Miller Jr
    MP26765 • Missing since Nov 17, 1983 from Staunton, Virginia
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%89 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%125–145 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    79%Possible
    George Nutting
    George Nutting
    MP4519 • Missing since Jun 12, 1988 from Houston, Delaware
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 20
    Race 100%White
    Location 70%126 mi away
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 100%125–145 lb vs 140–145 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Jerry Plaster
    Jerry Plaster
    MP9041 • Missing since Apr 16, 1988 from Manassas, Virginia
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 25
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%59 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'6" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%125–145 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    78%Possible
    Eric Podell
    Eric Podell
    MP79709 • Missing since Jun 1, 1985 from Silver Spring, Maryland
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%85 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 100%125–145 lb vs 150–180 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    78%Possible
    David Watson
    David Watson
    MP18102 • Missing since Nov 10, 1976 from Arlington, Virginia
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%68 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 100%125–145 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Thomas King
    Thomas King
    MP1725 • Missing since Sep 28, 1986 from Edgewater, Maryland
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%85 mi away
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
    Weight 77%125–145 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    Gerald Bradshaw
    Gerald Bradshaw
    MP7624 • Missing since Apr 6, 1982 from Virginia Beach, Virginia
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%114 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%125–145 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black 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.

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