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Case Description

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On 1/26/1980 these skeletal remains were found in a wash by a hiker.
Date Found: 1980-01-26

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Possible Missing Person Matches (10)

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
Ronald Kruska
Ronald Kruska
MP17575 • Missing since Oct 10, 1978 from Saugus, California
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Age 85%Est. 17–35 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 90%120–140 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Blond vs Blond
81%Moderate
Tom Starkel
Tom Starkel
MP1165 • Missing since Dec 5, 1979 from Palmdale, California
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Age 85%Est. 17–35 vs 19
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%120–140 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Blond vs Blond
80%Moderate
Tanya Ruiz
Tanya Ruiz
MP37661 • Missing since Aug 6, 1975 from Piru, California
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Age 85%Est. 17–35 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%120–140 lb vs 126 lb
Hair 100%Blond vs Blond
80%Moderate
Judy Smithson
Judy Smithson
MP32729 • Missing since Oct 1, 1979 from North Hollywood, California
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Age 85%Est. 17–35 vs 21
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%120–140 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
80%Moderate
Debra Kidwell
Debra Kidwell
MP24298 • Missing since May 4, 1979 from Ventura, California
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Age 85%Est. 17–35 vs 26
Race 100%White
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'3"
Weight 100%120–140 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Blond vs Blond
80%Moderate
Andrea Hall
Andrea Hall
MP18051 • Missing since Jul 8, 1979 from Redondo Beach, California
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Age 85%Est. 17–35 vs 18
Race 100%White
Location 91%43 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%120–140 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Blond vs Blond
80%Moderate
Lucinda Schaefer
Lucinda Schaefer
MP4571 • Missing since Jun 24, 1979 from Redondo Beach, California
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Age 85%Est. 17–35 vs 16
Race 100%White
Location 91%43 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%120–140 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 100%Blond vs Blond
79%Possible
Maria Placz
Maria Placz
MP41374 • Missing since Jul 21, 1976 from Ventura, California
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Age 85%Est. 17–35 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%120–140 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Blond vs Blond
79%Possible
Donella Coultas
Donella Coultas
MP11495 • Missing since Dec 18, 1979 from South Pasadena, California
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Age 85%Est. 17–35 vs 29
Race 100%White
Location 94%34 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 98%120–140 lb vs 157 lb
Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
78%Possible
Patricia Wilson
Patricia Wilson
MP107299 • Missing since Jan 1, 1975 from Glendora, California
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Age 85%Est. 17–35 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%46 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%120–140 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Blond vs Blond

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.