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Case Description

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On 04-20-1973, local hikers found a partial human skull in a creekbed near 1087 Bolinger Canyon Road, Moraga. No other remains were found. A Forensic Anthropologist determined the skull belonged to a white male adult, 26 to 34 years-old. The decedent had excellent dental work performed as evidenced by several fillings and crowns. The decedent received multiple blunt force trauma to the top of his head.
Date Found: 1973-04-20

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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.

78%Possible
Roger Carlson
Roger Carlson
MP11432 • Missing since Jan 1, 1972 from Sausalito, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 26–34 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
76%Possible
Milton Hawkins
Milton Hawkins
MP7192 • Missing since Jun 1, 1972 from San Francisco, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 87%Est. 26–34 vs 24
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen

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.