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Case Description

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Found after automobile accident off of I-40 in Roane County. Victim was driving a truck stolen from Palm Springs, CA, and had an envelope addressed to a Palm Springs man as well as a hand drawn map of that city.
Date Found: 1986-01-05

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Possible Missing Person Matches (2)

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.

77%Possible
Lloyd Howell
Lloyd Howell
MP26122 • Missing since Nov 6, 1983 from Benton, Tennessee
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Hair 100%Red vs Red
Eyes 50%Blue vs Green
77%Possible
Michael Petitt
Michael Petitt
MP26125 • Missing since Jan 26, 1983 from Benton, Tennessee
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Hair 50%Red vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

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.