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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 31-51
from Ellijay, Georgia


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Victim Details

Nov 5, 2008

Oct 4, 2024

44394

800650187

Adult - Pre 60

31

51

6225

68 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

1935

1955

1986

Aug 9, 1986

Ellijay

Georgia

Gilmer County

30540

No

1

3039

Georgia Bureau of Investigation - Headquarters Medical Examiner

Decatur

Georgia

DeKalb County

Ashley Garrish

Assistant Deputy Director

3121 Panthersville Road, , Decatur, Georgia

4042708210

Other

Medical Examiner

800650187

Brown

Brown

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: White t-shirt, dark green or blue work pants, webbed blue belt with brass military buckle; brown loafers, size 9 1/2 D, blue socks.


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Remains found in woods, approximately 6 miles south of Ellijay, GA, [in] Gilmer County. White t-shirt, dark green or blue work pants, webbed blue belt with brass military buckle; brown loafers, size 9 1/2 D, blue socks.
Date Found: 1986-08-09

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP4703

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (10)

    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
    Tommy Wampler
    Tommy Wampler
    MP2704 • Missing since Nov 1, 1984 from Marietta, Georgia
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 31–51 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%51 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 99%160 lb vs 180–200 lb
    79%Possible
    Roy Laney
    Roy Laney
    MP103517 • Missing since Jul 11, 1980 from Buford, Georgia
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 31–51 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%47 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 90%160 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Mark Clarke
    Mark Clarke
    MP2421 • Missing since Dec 1, 1983 from Tuckaseegee, North Carolina
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 31–51 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%87 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Ernest Ward
    Ernest Ward
    MP32606 • Missing since Sep 1, 1981 from Lafayette, Georgia
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 31–51 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%45 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–5'10"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 140–150 lb
    78%Possible
    Lillard Young
    Lillard Young
    MP28350 • Missing since Aug 1, 1985 from Tazewell, Tennessee
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 31–51 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 69%132 mi away
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'5"–5'9"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 120–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Lloyd Howell
    Lloyd Howell
    MP26122 • Missing since Nov 6, 1983 from Benton, Tennessee
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 31–51 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%35 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    77%Possible
    Jimmy Maughon
    Jimmy Maughon
    MP534 • Missing since Apr 8, 1985 from Winder, Georgia
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 31–51 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%65 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
    Weight 84%160 lb vs 195 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    David Moody
    David Moody
    MP33510 • Missing since Apr 8, 1985 from Chattanooga, Tennessee
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 31–51 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%53 mi away
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    76%Possible
    Michael Petitt
    Michael Petitt
    MP26125 • Missing since Jan 26, 1983 from Benton, Tennessee
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 70%Est. 31–51 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%35 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Harold Tucker
    Harold Tucker
    MP20815 • Missing since Jul 16, 1985 from Corbin, Kentucky
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 83%Est. 31–51 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 64%157 mi away
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 158 lb
    Hair 100%Brown 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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