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Skull and several bones found scattered in secluded area on Mitchell St. in Dalton, GA. White t-shirt, blue jeans, brown socks; red and white boxer shorts, green pajamas size 42-44. Box with miscellaneous clothing; 34 [length] black belt.
Date Found: 1978-02-27

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Possible Missing Person Matches (1)

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.

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76%Possible
Claude Shelton
Claude Shelton
MP2058 • Missing since May 28, 1971 from Corbin, Kentucky
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 26–36 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 63%158 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

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