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Case Description

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It is believed that this man was attempting to board a moving freight train or fell from a train and suffered severe head injury. No witnesses were located to establish what had occured. He had no identification or personal belongings with him. The incident was near the community of North Shore of the Salton Sea.
Date Found: 1979-05-20

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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.

80%Moderate
Nick Marich
Nick Marich
MP22227 • Missing since Mar 4, 1977 from West Hollywood, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 66%145 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%220 lb vs 210 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Richard Plechner
Richard Plechner
MP18056 • Missing since Jul 25, 1975 from Huntington Beach, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 98%Est. 35–45 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 71%120 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%220 lb vs 240 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
75%Possible
Roy Harp
Roy Harp
MP61332 • Missing since Jan 1, 1978 from Santa Cruz, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 91%Est. 35–45 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 45%300 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%220 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
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.