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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
from Tok, Alaska


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Victim Details

Apr 15, 2014

Jul 18, 2023

27178

03-00887

Adult - Pre 40

25109

72 inches

185 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

Years

1978

Aug 20, 1979

Tok

Alaska

Fairbanks North Star Borough

11700

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, , Anchorage, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

I79-7425

Aug 20, 1979

Brown

Long hair

Unknown

Unknown

  • Accessories: 2 packs of Winston cigarettes 3 books of matches Broken yellow lead pencil
  • Clothing: headband
  • Clothing: Mervyns Mark II jacket, size large, green and brown plaid Blue jeans containing 15 cents (dime and nickel in Canadian currency) in the right front pocket and a white and orange marble in the left front pocket Green and white plaid C.P.O. type shirt Blue bandana White t-shirt Blue socks
  • Eyewear: Black leather eye patch
  • Footwear: Brown leather ankle lace boots


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Case Description

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Hitchhiker picked up and travelled with killer to Alaska. UP killed and dumped. Mandible not recovered
Date Found: 1979-08-20

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP12375

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (3)

    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.

    85%Strong
    William Day
    William Day
    MP41447 • Missing since Sep 15, 1975 from Fairbanks, Alaska
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 95%185 lb vs 150–165 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    Hugh Nadeau
    Hugh Nadeau
    MP24191 • Missing since Apr 1, 1974 from Fairbanks, Alaska
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 89%185 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    George Mcclure
    George Mcclure
    MP66735 • Missing since May 18, 1973 from Fairbanks, Alaska
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 52%6'0" vs 5'8"
    Weight 81%185 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 50%Brown 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.

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