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Body of decedent engulfed in fire on shoulder of road early morning hours alongside West Homosassa Trail in Lecanto, Chemical isotope analysis suggests he was local to the Southeastern U.S.
Date Found: 1985-06-14

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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.

81%Moderate
Royce Wilson
Royce Wilson
MP36304 • Missing since Nov 1, 1969 from Inverness, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 93%134 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
80%Moderate
Charles Hope
Charles Hope
MP51573 • Missing since Mar 31, 1982 from Hernando Beach, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 63%134 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
80%Moderate
Freddie Peterson
Freddie Peterson
MP30524 • Missing since Feb 9, 1982 from Astor, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Weight 99%134 lb vs 150–160 lb
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
79%Possible
Donnel Sears
Donnel Sears
MP27798 • Missing since Jan 30, 1982 from Madeira Beach, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 80%Est. 35–55 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%75 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'5"
Weight 88%134 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
78%Possible
Jess Gilbert
Jess Gilbert
MP59023 • Missing since Jan 26, 1985 from St Petersburg, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 33
Race 100%White
Location 82%75 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 73%134 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
78%Possible
Ricky Eugene Osborn
Ricky Eugene Osborn
DN3264DMFL • Missing since Jan 1, 1982 from Apopka, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 80%Est. 35–55 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'6"
Weight 99%134 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
77%Possible
Stephen Lund
Stephen Lund
MP37160 • Missing since Aug 4, 1979 from Tampa, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%134 lb vs 135–150 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
76%Possible
Louis Holloway
Louis Holloway
MP40163 • Missing since Feb 9, 1984 from Gainesville, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 72%Est. 35–55 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%56 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'5"
Weight 93%134 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
75%Possible
Joseph Mora
Joseph Mora
MP77490 • Missing since Jun 2, 1978 from Bradenton, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%93 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 74%134 lb vs 180–220 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
75%Possible
Mark Schley
Mark Schley
MP38625 • Missing since Dec 17, 1984 from Jacksonville Beach, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 57%Est. 35–55 vs 29
Race 100%White
Location 71%118 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%134 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown 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.