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Case Description

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Body found in a wooded area near the intersection of Old Winter Garden Road and Cottage Hill Road. Evidence was found around the decedent indicating he may have been a transient.
Date Found: 1981-10-25

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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.

78%Possible
Royce Wilson
Royce Wilson
MP36304 • Missing since Nov 1, 1969 from Inverness, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 46–60 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%58 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Joseph Mora
Joseph Mora
MP77490 • Missing since Jun 2, 1978 from Bradenton, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 89%Est. 46–60 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 76%95 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Clarence Hopper
Clarence Hopper
MP102367 • Missing since Feb 6, 1980 from West Palm Beach, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 46–60 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 65%151 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"

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.