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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 20-40
from Topanga, California


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Victim Details

Sep 10, 2008

Sep 20, 2021

40429

1986-05843

Adult

20

40

37950

66 inches

69 inches

130 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

1946

1966

1986

May 4, 1986

2500 block of Topanga Canyon Blvd

Topanga

California

Los Angeles County

No

1

21658

Los Angeles County Medical Examiner

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

Betsy Magdaleno

Medical Examiner Investigator, Identifications

1104 North Mission Road, , Los Angeles, California

3233430512

County

Medical Examiner

http://mec.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/mec

1986-05843

Black

Black

Rather hairy back

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: F0UND BLUE LEVIS, BLUE SWEATSHIRT, GRAY NIKES, GLASSES, PURPLE UNDERWEAR AND BLUE CAP IN TRASH BAG,


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F0UND NUDE IN 4 F00T H0LE, UPPER B0DY SKELETAL
Date Found: 1986-05-04

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP4170

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (6)

    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.

    82%Moderate
    Tomas Gonzalez
    Tomas Gonzalez
    MP40570 • Missing since Jan 1, 1985 from Santa Ana, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%48 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    81%Moderate
    Charles Smith
    Charles Smith
    MP30525 • Missing since Nov 18, 1985 from Whittier, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 32
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%34 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 93%130 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    79%Possible
    James Bohannon
    James Bohannon
    MP24255 • Missing since Aug 16, 1984 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 73%130 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Bill Paulson
    Bill Paulson
    MP3033 • Missing since Mar 31, 1985 from Fontana, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%29 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 89%130 lb vs 154 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Stephen Bailey
    Stephen Bailey
    MP13010 • Missing since Oct 22, 1984 from Balboa, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%52 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 10%Black vs Blond
    75%Possible
    Peter Laan
    Peter Laan
    MP52224 • Missing since Nov 29, 1982 from Santa Paula, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'6"–5'9" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 10%Black 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.

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