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Case Description

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Skeletal remains, designated "John Doe #52-87," found along dirt road. On 04/22/1988 postcranial skeletal remains were discovered (designated "John Doe #20-88,") off of roadway in rural area along HWY 138. Identity may only be established with dental X-rays (on file and in images section), head X-rays, and/or DNA. Possible comparison with "smiling photographs" or "talking video" (showing teeth).
Date Found: 1987-12-04

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Possible Missing Person Matches (4)

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
Donald Gregory
Donald Gregory
MP16982 • Missing since Feb 1, 1983 from Banning, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Ron Knutson
Ron Knutson
MP2658 • Missing since Dec 18, 1982 from Morongo Valley, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Jose Chavez
Jose Chavez
MP19643 • Missing since Dec 30, 1987 from San Diego, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 43
Race 100%White
Location 76%96 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Brian Carlstrom
Brian Carlstrom
MP2618 • Missing since Aug 9, 1986 from Silver Lakes, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%48 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond

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.