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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 19-25
from La Puente, California


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Victim Details

Dec 3, 2012

Apr 30, 2024

48557

1978-02938

Adult

19

25

16500

69 inches

131 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

Mar 1, 1978

La Puente

California

Los Angeles County

1

37425

Los Angeles County Medical Examiner

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

Betsy Magdaleno

Medical Examiner Investigator, Identifications

1104 North Mission Road, , Los Angeles, California

3233430512

County

Medical Examiner

http://mec.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/mec

1978-02938

Black

Brown

Brown

  • Scar/mark: Burn like scars on upper chest

  • Clothing: Blue and white striped t-shirt, Beige shirt, blue cordoroy pants


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Case Description

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On 3/1/1978 the decedent was struck by multiple vehicles at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Valley Blvd. in La Puente, CA. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Date Found: 1978-03-01

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP10813

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (8)

    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.

    84%Moderate
    Jose Espinoza
    Jose Espinoza
    MP17638 • Missing since Apr 13, 1977 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 19–25 vs 22
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'9" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%131 lb vs 140–145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    Bruce Garsen
    Bruce Garsen
    MP79002 • Missing since Sep 7, 1977 from San Pedro, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 19–25 vs 26
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%27 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 89%131 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Lawrence Feeley
    Lawrence Feeley
    MP114050 • Missing since Aug 1, 1975 from Los Angeles, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 19–25 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%131 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    82%Moderate
    Daniel Hoffer
    Daniel Hoffer
    MP17622 • Missing since May 28, 1975 from Los Angeles, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 19–25 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 90%131 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    81%Moderate
    Roger Madison
    Roger Madison
    MP4637 • Missing since Dec 16, 1968 from Sylmar, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 19–25 vs 15 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%35 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%131 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    80%Moderate
    Marvin Shahan
    Marvin Shahan
    MP51388 • Missing since Nov 1, 1969 from El Cajon, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 19–25 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%73 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 84%131 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Christopher King
    Christopher King
    MP1752 • Missing since Aug 2, 1974 from Rialto, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 19–25 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 95%131 lb vs 150 lb
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    79%Possible
    Roger Stenholt
    Roger Stenholt
    MP23664 • Missing since Jan 1, 1978 from Phoenix, Arizona
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 19–25 vs 22
    Race 100%White
    Location 41%340 mi away
    TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"–6'1"
    Weight 81%131 lb vs 165–180 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    Physical features: Scar: burn

    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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