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Case Description

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On 09/26/1980 the decedent was found with a gunshot wound to his head. Transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Date Found: 1980-09-26

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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.

86%Strong
Michael Causley
Michael Causley
MP4662 • Missing since May 11, 1979 from Hawthorne, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–18 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 93%130 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Roger Madison
Roger Madison
MP4637 • Missing since Dec 16, 1968 from Sylmar, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–18 vs 15 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 99%130 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
79%Possible
Ronald Kruska
Ronald Kruska
MP17575 • Missing since Oct 10, 1978 from Saugus, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–18 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same county
TimingFound 24 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 78%130 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
79%Possible
Tom Starkel
Tom Starkel
MP1165 • Missing since Dec 5, 1979 from Palmdale, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 15–18 vs 19
Race 100%White
Location 96%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 93%130 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green

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.