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Case Description

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On 6/18/1974 @ 1840 hours the decedent was found hanging from a guard rail in a basement storage area of an apartment complex. The decedent had been moving furniture out of an apt. unit, told his "brother" that he was hungry and went to make a sandwich. The "brother" went to look for him and found him hanging from the guard rail. Originally decedent had name of "Daniel Reed" however this proved to be a false name. "Brother" was a " James Reed" most likely another false name.
Date Found: 1974-06-18

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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.

82%Moderate
Brent Sievers
Brent Sievers
MP95882 • Missing since Oct 15, 1971 from Los Angeles, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%6'2" vs 5'11"
Weight 90%184 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
81%Moderate
Pete Campbell
Pete Campbell
MP14283 • Missing since Jan 16, 1973 from Downey, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 84%6'2" vs 6'0"
Weight 83%184 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Butler
John Butler
MP1753 • Missing since Aug 21, 1961 from Newport Beach, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 15 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'1"
Weight 65%184 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Lovering
John Lovering
MP17778 • Missing since Nov 25, 1973 from Rowland Heights, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 28
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'1"
Weight 8%184 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
78%Possible
Michael Pickering
Michael Pickering
MP26804 • Missing since Apr 16, 1971 from Victorville, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'0"–6'1"
Weight 49%184 lb vs 130–140 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
76%Possible
Jesse Work
Jesse Work
MP7000 • Missing since Feb 6, 1959 from Hemet, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%70 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'3"
Weight 65%184 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 70%Hazel vs Green
75%Possible
Richard Strehle
Richard Strehle
MP20178 • Missing since Jul 5, 1973 from South Lake Tahoe, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 26
Race 100%White
Location 38%370 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'2"
Weight 100%184 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
75%Possible
Alan Wayne Soper
Alan Wayne Soper
CP999655987 • Missing since Jun 7, 1974 from Sacramento, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 22
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 11 days after last seen
Weight 90%184 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.