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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 45-65
from Los Angeles, California


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Victim Details

Sep 10, 2008

Aug 30, 2024

9501

812301

Adult

45

65

16181

67 inches

117 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

1916

1936

1981

Feb 16, 1981

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

No

1

7917

, , ,

Brown

Brown and gray, collar length

Unknown

Unknown

  • Accessories: Change in pocket, micellaneous papers, glasses and pens
  • Clothing: Undershirt, undershorts, blue and yellow striped shirt, solid blue tie, blue and white checked vest, blue and white checked jacket, gray suit pants and a gold and white turtleneck sweater
  • Jewelry: None


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Case Description

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On 02/15/1981, the decedent was found lying in the bushes down an embankment.
Date Found: 1981-02-16

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP4353

    • 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.

    83%Moderate
    Steve Losonczi
    Steve Losonczi
    MP17551 • Missing since Mar 2, 1980 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 43
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    Weight 72%117 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    William Chism
    William Chism
    MP87307 • Missing since May 5, 1980 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 65
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 37%117 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Joseph Caponetti
    Joseph Caponetti
    MP35029 • Missing since Apr 10, 1979 from San Bernardino, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 57 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%57 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 81%117 lb vs 145 lb
    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.

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