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Found by hunters near a tree. The lower extremities and hands had been burned by fire. A rope was found suspended from a limb of the tree.
Date Found: 1978-01-29

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Possible Missing Person Matches (2)

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.

75%Possible
Royce Wilson
Royce Wilson
MP36304 • Missing since Nov 1, 1969 from Inverness, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 20%6'4" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 88%180 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Haywood Barreto
John Haywood Barreto
CP999656374 • Missing since Jan 20, 1977 from Miami, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Weight 100%180 lb vs 185 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.