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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 20-30
from Hillsborough, California


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Victim Details

Feb 28, 2012

Dec 28, 2022

15927

81-00108

Adult - Pre 40

20

30

24872

76 inches

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

Years

1940

1956

1970

1976

Jan 30, 1981

Hillsborough

California

San Mateo County

94010

11487

Hillsborough Police Department

Hillsborough

California

San Mateo County

1600 Floribunda Avenue, , Hillsborough, California

6503757470

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.hillsborough.net/231/Police

81-0079

Jan 30, 1981

Unknown

Not applicable - skeletal remains

Not applicable - skeletal remains

Unknown

Unknown

  • Accessories: Ruster, Taurus .38 caliber revolver; serial #066259 recovered from underneath approximately one (1) inche of leaf and soil mulch.
  • Clothing: Not applicable
  • Clothing: Green sweater/sweatshirt with "Patterson's Sausalito" on front with small emblem. Blue/brown plaid pants with 34 inch waist and 33 inch inseam.
  • Eyewear: Not applicable
  • Footwear: Size 13 boots with 3/4 tops with side zippers. Light tread on the heels and "Tufgum" imprinted on the soles.
  • Jewelry: Not applicable


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Case Description

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Partial skeletal remains found by children in a canyon approximately 150 yards north of 2536 Butternut Drive in Hillsborough. Unregistered, Taurus .38 caliber revolver located nearby with one spent round casing and 5 live rounds.
Date Found: 1981-01-30

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP9940

    • 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.

    80%Moderate
    Peter Shaw
    Peter Shaw
    MP27800 • Missing since Oct 4, 1973 from Berkeley, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'4" vs 6'4"
    80%Moderate
    Milton Hawkins
    Milton Hawkins
    MP7192 • Missing since Jun 1, 1972 from San Francisco, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'4" vs 6'2"–6'3"
    79%Possible
    Martin Austin
    Martin Austin
    MP32025 • Missing since Mar 15, 1974 from Pacifica, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'4" vs 6'1"–6'2"
    77%Possible
    Bryce Houpt
    Bryce Houpt
    MP56241 • Missing since Sep 5, 1976 from Sunnyvale, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%24 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 68%6'4" vs 6'0"–6'1"

    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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