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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 65-80
from Los Angeles, California


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Victim Details

Sep 10, 2008

Aug 30, 2024

42990

1981-11627

Adult

65

80

16139

72 inches

178 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

1901

1916

1981

Sep 9, 1981

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

No

1

7895

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

1981-11627

Gray or Partially Gray

Gray or Partially Gray

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: White t-shirt, white shorts


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Case Description

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On 9/9/1981 the decedent was found deceased in a secured apartment, and had not been seen for approximatley 3 weeks per the neighbor. The person who resided at this location was believed to be Abraham Gatesman DOB unknown but was beieved to be 72 years old at the time of his death. Unable to positivley identify the decedent as Abraham Gatesman.
Date Found: 1981-09-09

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP4331

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (4)

    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
    Lloyd Farrar
    Lloyd Farrar
    MP41633 • Missing since May 24, 1978 from North Hollywood, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 92%Est. 65–80 vs 60 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 98%178 lb vs 200–205 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    79%Possible
    William Chism
    William Chism
    MP87307 • Missing since May 5, 1980 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 65–80 vs 65 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 52%6'0" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%178 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Louis Balas
    Louis Balas
    MP27888 • Missing since Dec 13, 1980 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 65–80 vs 77
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 0%6'0" vs 5'4"
    Weight 98%178 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    75%Possible
    Fred Gist
    Fred Gist
    MP114223 • Missing since Aug 19, 1975 from Cedar Grove, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 65–80 vs 66 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 57%191 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%178 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray

    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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