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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 21-35
from South Bay, Florida


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Victim Details

Apr 8, 2008

Jan 19, 2024

40328

1979-19

Adult - Pre 40

21

35

166

66 inches

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

5

Days

1944

1958

1979

Apr 13, 1979

South Bay

Florida

Palm Beach County

1

73

Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

West Palm Beach

Florida

Palm Beach County

John Cogburn

Detective

3228 Gun Club Road, , West Palm Beach, Florida

5616883000

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.pbso.org

Brown

Brown

Brown

Brown

  • Clothing: Brown Levi's corduroy pants (size 34 x 34) Canadian label. Black bikini swim trunks with red and white strips, "Arthur Ashe" tennis shoes with red and white trim (size 11).
  • Footwear: Size 11 Arthur Ashe tennis shoes with red and white trim.


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Case Description

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He was found in the New River Canal, 11 miles south of South Bay, FL. He was wearing brown Levi corduroy pants, size 34x34, Canada label; black bikini swim trunks with red and white stripes and size 11 Arthur Ashe tennis shoes with red and white trim.
Date Found: 1979-04-13

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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.

    80%Moderate
    James Bean
    James Bean
    MP103179 • Missing since Jul 9, 1978 from West Palm Beach, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 77%Est. 21–35 vs 37
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%39 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 80%180 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jeffery Daymude
    Jeffery Daymude
    MP17760 • Missing since Oct 19, 1978 from West Melbourne, Florida
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 23
    Race 100%White
    Location 76%97 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 20%5'6" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 150–17010 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Ralph Miller
    Ralph Miller
    MP56768 • Missing since Sep 19, 1970 from Lakeland, Florida
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 68%136 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 77%180 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    75%Possible
    Kenneth Brodacki
    Kenneth Brodacki
    MP20426 • Missing since Feb 14, 1979 from Okeechobee, Florida
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 31
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
    Height 36%5'6" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 175–180 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    75%Possible
    Wilson Mickler
    Wilson Mickler
    MP11206 • Missing since Mar 1, 1979 from St. Augustine, Florida
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 22
    Race 100%White
    Location 52%227 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 14%180 lb vs 120–125 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jeffrey David Daymude
    Jeffrey David Daymude
    CP999656436 • Missing since Oct 19, 1978 from Satellite Beach, Florida
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 23
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Weight 95%180 lb vs 160 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.

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