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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 16-30
from Victorville, California


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Victim Details

Aug 26, 2008

Oct 4, 2023

2685

74847

Adult - Pre 30

16

30

4787

66 inches

136 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

Minutes

1955

1969

1985

Oct 23, 1985

Victorville

California

San Bernardino County

92392

1

2428

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department- Coroner Division

San Bernardino

California

San Bernardino County

September Fonzi-Jones

Sheriff's Service Specialist, Coroner Division

175 South Lena Road, , San Bernardino, California

9093872978

County

Coroner

http://wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/divisions/coroner/

74847

Brown

Brown

Brown

Brown

  • Clothing: BLACKW00D ATTACHE CASE BLK & WHT SWTSHRT KISS 0N FR0NT BLK PANTS BLK JCKT BANDANES AR0UND B0TH LEGS AT ANLKES
  • Jewelry: Earrings 0NE EARRING STUD, LEFT


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John Doe #27-85 was a pedestrian struck by an automobile while walking across the Interstate 15 Freeway, 1297 feet north of Mojave Dr., Victorville. White or Hispanic male, 20s-30s, 66", 136 lbs, brown hair, brown eyes. Both ears pierced, but earring (stud) only in left ear. All 32 teeth present, no restorations, multiple caries. Clad in black and white swearshirt (KISS logo on front), black pants, brown leather high-top shoes, black jacket, bandanas tied at both ankles. Identity can only be confirmed by dental X-rays or DNA (fingerprints lost).
Date Found: 1985-10-23

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP2603

    • 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.

    84%Moderate
    Tomas Gonzalez
    Tomas Gonzalez
    MP40570 • Missing since Jan 1, 1985 from Santa Ana, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 26
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%57 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 93%136 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    Victor Abrego
    Victor Abrego
    MP24283 • Missing since Dec 24, 1984 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 26
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%56 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%136 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    Michael Askren
    Michael Askren
    MP5807 • Missing since Aug 6, 1981 from Rosemead, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%48 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%136 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    Michael Causley
    Michael Causley
    MP4662 • Missing since May 11, 1979 from Hawthorne, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%66 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%136 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Jesse Balluff
    Jesse Balluff
    MP29971 • Missing since Dec 1, 1980 from Santa Monica, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%69 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%136 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Tom Starkel
    Tom Starkel
    MP1165 • Missing since Dec 5, 1979 from Palmdale, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%38 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%136 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    79%Possible
    Steven Delgado
    Steven Delgado
    MP42650 • Missing since Sep 1, 1984 from Selma, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 57%190 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 100%136 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Pavel Kocsis
    Pavel Kocsis
    MP19580 • Missing since Oct 17, 1982 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 60%173 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%136 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Danney Woosley
    Danney Woosley
    MP4804 • Missing since Aug 25, 1985 from Reno, Nevada
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 19
    Race 100%White
    Location 38%373 mi away
    TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'11"
    Weight 100%136 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jeffrey D. Askren
    Jeffrey D. Askren
    CP999654678 • Missing since Apr 23, 1984 from Calaveras County, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Weight 100%136 lb vs 150 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.

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