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Case Description

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Found in rock quarry in south Knoxville
Date Found: 1985-09-21

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Possible Missing Person Matches (5)

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
Lillard Young
Lillard Young
MP28350 • Missing since Aug 1, 1985 from Tazewell, Tennessee
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Sex ✓Male
Age 89%Est. 27–34 vs 35
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'5"–5'9"
79%Possible
Mark Clarke
Mark Clarke
MP2421 • Missing since Dec 1, 1983 from Tuckaseegee, North Carolina
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 27–34 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%65 mi away
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
78%Possible
Lloyd Howell
Lloyd Howell
MP26122 • Missing since Nov 6, 1983 from Benton, Tennessee
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 27–34 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%68 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
76%Possible
Carson Casteel
Carson Casteel
MP28853 • Missing since Jul 15, 1980 from Blountville, Tennessee
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 27–34 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 76%97 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'8"
76%Possible
Michael Petitt
Michael Petitt
MP26125 • Missing since Jan 26, 1983 from Benton, Tennessee
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Sex ✓Male
Age 96%Est. 27–34 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%68 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"

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.