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.
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 20%103 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 5'10"
Weight 66%103 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 5'9"
Weight 40%103 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 5'9"
Weight 20%103 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
80%Moderate
Ted Palka
MP13539 • Missing since Jun 1, 2006 from Chicago, Illinois
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 5'10"
Weight 30%103 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 5'6"
Weight 40%103 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 6'1"–6'3"
Weight 81%103 lb vs 130–150 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 5'10"
Weight 52%103 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 6'0"–6'1"
Weight 40%103 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 5'5"–5'8"
Weight 67%103 lb vs 140–145 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
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.
