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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 14-17
from Los Angeles, California


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Victim Details

Sep 10, 2008

Aug 30, 2024

42718

1984-2245

Adolescent

14

17

16018

69 inches

141 lbs

White / Caucasian

Multiple

Male

1967

1970

1984

Feb 17, 1984

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

No

1

7821

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

1984-2245

Black

Black

Brown

Brown

  • Scar/mark: 2.5 inch scar to right elbow
  • Tattoo: tattoo of a panther on his left forearm 4.5 X 2 inches in diameter blue tattoo with the word "California" on right forearm
  • Other distinctive physical characteristic: uncircumcised

  • Clothing: 2 shirts, pants, socks, shoes


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Case Description

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On 02/17/1984 the decedent was seen sitting on the railroad tracks by employees of the railroad. They yelled at him but he did not acknowledge them and was struck by the train.
Date Found: 1984-02-17

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP4256

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (3)

    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
    Michael Askren
    Michael Askren
    MP5807 • Missing since Aug 6, 1981 from Rosemead, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 14–17 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%141 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    Michael Causley
    Michael Causley
    MP4662 • Missing since May 11, 1979 from Hawthorne, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 14–17 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%141 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Roger Madison
    Roger Madison
    MP4637 • Missing since Dec 16, 1968 from Sylmar, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 14–17 vs 15 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%141 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

    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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