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Case Description

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On 2/7/1982 the decedent was found by a security guard who was doing his rounds at LAPD Parker Center (LAPD headquarters). Age range of 60+ years of age.
Date Found: 1982-02-07

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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.

84%Moderate
Louis Balas
Louis Balas
MP27888 • Missing since Dec 13, 1980 from Los Angeles, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 90%Est. 60–75 vs 77 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 40%103 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Joseph Caponetti
Joseph Caponetti
MP35029 • Missing since Apr 10, 1979 from San Bernardino, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 60–75 vs 57 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'7"
Weight 59%103 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 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.