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.
Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 96%190 lb vs 170 lb
Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%190 lb vs 180 lb
Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'10" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%190 lb vs 185 lb
80%Moderate
Paul Cosner
MP39966 • Missing since Nov 2, 1984 from San Francisco, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 53%190 lb vs 145 lb
79%Possible
Jan Ostrom
MP41478 • Missing since Jul 3, 1982 from San Francisco, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 84%Est. 40–60 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 75%190 lb vs 155 lb
Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 78%190 lb vs 157 lb
Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 57 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 83%190 lb vs 160 lb
Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 65%190 lb vs 150 lb
Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%37 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%190 lb vs 190 lb
Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%190 lb vs 190 lb
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.
