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The decedent was found wrapped in a bed comforter in the Santa Clara riverbed on 04/19/1981.
Date Found: 1981-04-19

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Possible Missing Person Matches (10)

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.

85%Strong
Joseph Schedler
Joseph Schedler
MP31663 • Missing since May 1, 1980 from Los Angeles, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–28 vs 23
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Higham
John Higham
MP17748 • Missing since Jun 24, 1980 from Los Angeles, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–28 vs 24
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
Edward Champagne
Edward Champagne
MP13277 • Missing since Dec 1, 1979 from Los Angeles, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 93%Est. 22–28 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
81%Moderate
Vincent Sclafani
Vincent Sclafani
MP25080 • Missing since Dec 6, 1978 from Long Beach, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 93%Est. 22–28 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'9"–6'3"
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
81%Moderate
Gregory Hinz
Gregory Hinz
MP17757 • Missing since Nov 15, 1976 from Altadena, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–28 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
81%Moderate
Daniel Hoffer
Daniel Hoffer
MP17622 • Missing since May 28, 1975 from Los Angeles, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–28 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Pete Campbell
Pete Campbell
MP14283 • Missing since Jan 16, 1973 from Downey, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–28 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
79%Possible
Kenneth Byram
Kenneth Byram
MP24274 • Missing since Nov 1, 1979 from Los Angeles, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–28 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 68%5'11" vs 6'2"
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
79%Possible
Glenn Morris
Glenn Morris
MP21141 • Missing since Jan 1, 1959 from Pasadena, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–28 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
78%Possible
John Lovering
John Lovering
MP17778 • Missing since Nov 25, 1973 from Rowland Heights, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–28 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
Hair 60%Brown vs Black

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.