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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 30-40
from , California


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Victim Details

Nov 27, 2012

Jun 5, 2023

9707

1972-06878

Adult

30

40

16499

64 inches

146 lbs

White / Caucasian

Multiple

Male

Jun 25, 1972

California

Los Angeles County

1

42598

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

1972-06878

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

  • Clothing: Cross hatched red & grey sport coat, blue jeans, brown belt buckle w/ yellow buckle with the letter "A" under glass grey short sleeve shirt, white t-shirt white shorts, brown socks


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Case Description

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On 6/25/1972 the decedent was hitch hiking from Los Angeles to San Diego. He was picked up at the Greyhound bus station in Los Angeles. As they were driving down the 5 freeway the decedent started gasping for air. The driver of the vehicle pulled over to a gas station and called 9-1-1. Decedent transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Date Found: 1972-06-25

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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.

    Values read: this case vs the missing person.

    81%Moderate
    Michael Griffin
    Michael Griffin
    MP11219 • Missing since Mar 1, 1958 from San Pedro, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
    Weight 77%146 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel

    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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