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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 17-21
from Norwood Park Township, Illinois


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Victim Details

Feb 20, 2013

Jul 26, 2023

6696

1282DEC78

Adult - Pre 30

17

21

29725

67 inches

71 inches

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

1951

1961

1972

1978

Dec 26, 1978

Norwood Park Township

Illinois

Cook County

5924

Cook County Sheriff's Police Department

Chicago

Illinois

Cook County

Jason Moran

Detective Commander

50 West Washington, , Chicago, Illinois

7088656244

County

Law Enforcement

78-803640

Dec 26, 1978

Unknown

Unknown (no hair found with skeletal remains)

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: Two reddish-colored socks; Jockey-type underwear


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Case Description

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On December 26, 1978 skeletal remains of a young male were found in Norwood Park which is located in Cook County, Illinois. The remains were discovered in a crawl space of a residence in Norwood Park that belonged to serial killer John Wayne Gacy. The remains have been determined to belong to a white male, 17-21 years old. He stood approximately 5’7” – 5’11” tall. His hair color and eye color is unknown. He had sustained an injury to his left clavicle prior to his death that had healed well over time. The male also had been treated by a dentist in life as a few dental fillings were observed. It’s estimated that the male died between 1972-1978.
Date Found: 1978-12-26

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP10998

    • 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.

    82%Moderate
    Michael Mansfield
    Michael Mansfield
    MP12723 • Missing since Dec 31, 1975 from Rolling Meadows, Illinois
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–21 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'10"
    81%Moderate
    William Shields
    William Shields
    MP14152 • Missing since Jun 1, 1977 from Chicago, Illinois
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 17–21 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'11"
    78%Possible
    Craig Conner
    Craig Conner
    MP12787 • Missing since Oct 18, 1975 from Chicago, Illinois
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 77%Est. 17–21 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 6'0"
    77%Possible
    Robert Christian
    Robert Christian
    MP9586 • Missing since Sep 16, 1977 from Madison, Wisconsin
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–21 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%111 mi away
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'10"
    77%Possible
    Orin Anderson
    Orin Anderson
    MP10100 • Missing since Aug 26, 1973 from Mequon, Wisconsin
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–21 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%87 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'9"
    77%Possible
    Dermot Kelly
    Dermot Kelly
    MP6257 • Missing since Jan 30, 1972 from Oglesby, Illinois
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–21 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%79 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 6'0"

    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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