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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 30-45
from San Bernardino, California


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Victim Details

Aug 26, 2008

Oct 4, 2023

2645

57160

Adult - Pre 50

30

45

4728

65 inches

153 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

Hours

1936

1951

1981

Jan 8, 1981

San Bernardino

California

San Bernardino County

92408

1

2398

San Bernardino Co. Sheriff-Coroner

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812468

Brown

Dark-Brown

Unknown

Unknown

  • Scar/mark: Scar on left hand - see photo

  • Clothing: Clad in green vinyl jacket, light gold-color terrycloth shirt (“Kennington Ltd” u00e2u20ac“ Size 38), tan or beige pants (estimated waist size 34), white jockey shorts with decorative yellow stripe on band.
  • Eyewear: None found
  • Footwear: Black loafers u00e2u20ac“ estimated size 9.5 to 10.5 US Menu00e2u20acu2122s (foot measured 10 inches, shoe sole measured 10.5 inches).
  • Jewelry: Timex watch - color and model undetermined


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Case Description

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This unidentified light-skinned male, designated ohn Doe #01-81, was found in a field in San Bernardino, California, on January 8, 1981. probably White (possibly Hispanic or Native American), with dark-brown hair (some gray). He stood between 5 ' 4 " and 5 ' 6 " (64-66 inches) and weighed approximately 150 lbs. Large stellate scar to the back of the left hand. .
Date Found: 1981-01-08

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP2582

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (8)

    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
    Harold Melching
    Harold Melching
    MP34881 • Missing since Sep 8, 1980 from Adelanto, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 37
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%35 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'10"
    Weight 82%153 lb vs 190–200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    Steve Losonczi
    Steve Losonczi
    MP17551 • Missing since Mar 2, 1980 from Los Angeles, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 43
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%56 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    Weight 100%153 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Rafferty
    John Rafferty
    MP13016 • Missing since May 1, 1979 from Los Angeles, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%56 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 100%153 lb vs 125–140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Ricardo Marquez
    Ricardo Marquez
    MP41820 • Missing since Jul 8, 1977 from Pomona, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%153 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    David Graham
    David Graham
    MP43312 • Missing since Dec 25, 1972 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%56 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 93%153 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Robert Shaw
    Robert Shaw
    MP25615 • Missing since May 14, 1977 from Fontana, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
    Weight 76%153 lb vs 196 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    79%Possible
    Christopher King
    Christopher King
    MP1752 • Missing since Aug 2, 1974 from Rialto, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 100%153 lb vs 150 lb
    78%Possible
    Daniel Shrock
    Daniel Shrock
    MP2969 • Missing since Jan 1, 1979 from Bakersfield, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 68%134 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'3"–5'4"
    Weight 100%153 lb vs 135–150 lb

    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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