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Unidentified Black / African American Male
Age 25-35
from Reno/ Sparks, Nevada


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Victim Details

Jun 15, 2008

Mar 3, 2020

3574

0514-80

Adult - Pre 40

25

35

6507

64 inches

135 lbs

Black / African American

Black / African American

Male

1945

1955

1980

Jul 16, 1980

Reno/ Sparks

Nevada

Washoe County

1

3182

Sparks Police Department

Sparks

Nevada

Washoe County

1701 East Prater Way, , Sparks, Nevada

7753532231

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.sparkspolice.com/

80-7112

Black

5cm in length, black, curly

Brown

Brown

  • Scar/mark: Upper midline abdomen 17cm healed surgical scar


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Case Description

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On 07/16/1980 at 0926 hours, the decedent reportedly robbed a savings and loan bank and then left the scene driving a stolen vehicle. The decedent was located by local police (Sparks Police Department) and a high speed pursuit was initiated. The decedent and law enforcement reached speeds in excess of 100 mph before the decedent lost control of the vehicle, leaving the roadway, overturning multiple times. The decedent was ejected and was transported by ambulance to the local hospital where he was pronounced dead in the Emergency Room. The location of the accident was approximately 10.5 miles east of the Reno/Sparks area.
Date Found: 1980-07-16

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    • Possible Missing Person Matches (1)

    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.

    79%Possible
    Owen Rascoe
    Owen Rascoe
    MP23704 • Missing since Mar 1, 1978 from Menlo Park, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 57%192 mi away
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 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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