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Skeletal remains, designated "John Doe #42-81," recovered from shallow grave in the desert. Identity may only be established with dental X-rays (on file and see attached), head X-rays, and DNA (refer to CODIS #BK-04-000744). Possible comparison with "smiling photographs" or "talking video" (showing teeth).
Date Found: 1981-10-18

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Possible Missing Person Matches (6)

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
Charles Denny
Charles Denny
MP60324 • Missing since Sep 30, 1981 from Salton City, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 35
Race 100%White
Location 87%58 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 97%167 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
Harold Melching
Harold Melching
MP34881 • Missing since Sep 8, 1980 from Adelanto, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%83 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'10"
Weight 96%167 lb vs 190–200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Jeffrey Cullimore
Jeffrey Cullimore
MP86082 • Missing since Jul 16, 1966 from Fort Irwin, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%86 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 87%167 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Carroll Streich
Carroll Streich
MP38374 • Missing since Jun 1, 1972 from Nellis AFB, Nevada
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 64%156 mi away
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 96%167 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Michael Costlow
Michael Costlow
MP9036 • Missing since Aug 1, 1981 from Phoenix, Arizona
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 32
Race 100%White
Location 52%234 mi away
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"–6'1"
Weight 100%167 lb vs 170–190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
George Jordache
George Jordache
CP999655328 • Missing since Jun 6, 1981 from Los Angeles, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 32
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Weight 100%167 lb vs 160 lb

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.