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Case Description

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On 06/14/1980 the decedent was found in an abandoned vehicle behind 1131 Van Ness Avenue in Torrance, CA. Transient known as "Rag man".
Date Found: 1980-06-14

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Possible Missing Person Matches (6)

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.

81%Moderate
Ricardo Marquez
Ricardo Marquez
MP41820 • Missing since Jul 8, 1977 from Pomona, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 94%148 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
81%Moderate
Joseph Caponetti
Joseph Caponetti
MP35029 • Missing since Apr 10, 1979 from San Bernardino, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 57 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%148 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Usbaldo Hernandez
Usbaldo Hernandez
MP11647 • Missing since Jul 1, 1969 from Los Angeles, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%148 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
William Chism
William Chism
MP87307 • Missing since May 5, 1980 from Los Angeles, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 65
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 80%148 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
79%Possible
Lloyd Farrar
Lloyd Farrar
MP41633 • Missing since May 24, 1978 from North Hollywood, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"
Weight 68%148 lb vs 200–205 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Earl Atkinson
Earl Atkinson
MP11895 • Missing since Jul 29, 1970 from Avalon, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%49 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%148 lb vs 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.