Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 35-45
from Columbia, South Carolina

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.

76%Possible

Joe Ragan

MP10592 • Missing since Sep 3, 1978 from Gastonia, North Carolina

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 36 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 78%88 mi away

TimingFound 2 years after last seen

Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

75%Possible

Roy Laney

MP103517 • Missing since Jul 11, 1980 from Buford, Georgia

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 45

Race 100%White

Location 61%171 mi away

TimingFound 8 months after last seen

Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"–5'9"

Hair 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.