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Case Description

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John Doe #10-79 is a White male found decomposed/partially skeletonized on hillside in north of Upland. The victim's head and left arm had been removed by saw cut. A hemp rope was around the torso. He is estimated by anthropology examination to be between the ages of 16 and 22. His stature (anthro estimation) was 5'6" to 5'10" (66 to 70).
Date Found: 1979-05-23

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Possible Missing Person Matches (7)

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.

83%Moderate
Vincent Sclafani
Vincent Sclafani
MP25080 • Missing since Dec 6, 1978 from Long Beach, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–22 vs 19
Race 100%White
Location 92%38 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–6'3"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 170–200 lb
83%Moderate
Ronald Kruska
Ronald Kruska
MP17575 • Missing since Oct 10, 1978 from Saugus, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–22 vs 18
Race 100%White
Location 88%55 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 165 lb
83%Moderate
Michael Causley
Michael Causley
MP4662 • Missing since May 11, 1979 from Hawthorne, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–22 vs 16
Race 100%White
Location 92%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 days after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 150 lb
82%Moderate
Daniel Hoffer
Daniel Hoffer
MP17622 • Missing since May 28, 1975 from Los Angeles, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–22 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%34 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 155–165 lb
79%Possible
Christopher King
Christopher King
MP1752 • Missing since Aug 2, 1974 from Rialto, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 16–22 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 150 lb
78%Possible
Gregory Hinz
Gregory Hinz
MP17757 • Missing since Nov 15, 1976 from Altadena, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–22 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 165 lb
76%Possible
Michael Pickering
Michael Pickering
MP26804 • Missing since Apr 16, 1971 from Victorville, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–22 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"–6'1"
Weight 90%160 lb vs 130–140 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.