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Case Description

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Skeletal remains, designated "John Doe #14-82," found in desert near Twenty-Nine Palms near shallow grave. Artificial right leg (knee and below). Identity may only be established with dental X-rays (on file and see attached), head X-rays, and DNA (refer to CODIS #BK-10-000994). Possible comparison with "smiling photographs" or "talking video" (showing teeth).
Date Found: 1982-07-18

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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.

79%Possible
Everett Smith
Everett Smith
MP158236 • Missing since Aug 12, 1982 from Salton City, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 47
Race 100%White
Location 87%58 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 5'6"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Hyman Wolfe
Hyman Wolfe
MP73672 • Missing since Sep 14, 1979 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 66%147 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

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.