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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 40-60
from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina


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Victim Details

May 5, 2021

May 8, 2024

39836

21-0169

Adult - Pre 60

40

60

54344

63 inches

69 inches

White / Caucasian

Multiple

Male

1957

1981

2017

2021

Jan 24, 2021

Enterprise Rd

Myrtle Beach

South Carolina

Horry County

29588

No

36429

Horry County Police Department

Conway

South Carolina

Horry County

Ken Marcus

Detective

2560 North Main Street, Suite 7, , Conway, South Carolina

8439155350

County

Law Enforcement

http://police.horrycounty.org/

2021-006502

Jan 24, 2021

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

  • Accessories: Black in color belt with "Klenk" knife heath
  • Clothing: Remains of an Old Navy, Size Small, Long Sleeve "Base Layer" style shirt
  • Clothing: Remains of Rustler Blue Jeans, Size 32x30
  • Eyewear: Reading Glasses
  • Footwear: White New Balance Men's Shoes, Size 10


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Case Description

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Skeletal remains located on a wooded lot in the Socastee Community of Myrtle Beach, SC by residents walking through the woods. Anthropological Exam suggest remains are of a 40+ year old moderately muscular White or Hispanic male.
Date Found: 2021-01-24

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP80105

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (10)

    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.

    80%Moderate
    Thomas Dias
    Thomas Dias
    MP65519 • Missing since May 11, 2019 from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 84%Est. 40–60 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'9" vs 5'9"–5'10"
    78%Possible
    Robert Gore Jr
    Robert Gore Jr
    MP27740 • Missing since Apr 26, 2013 from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    77%Possible
    Charles Litchfield
    Charles Litchfield
    MP81654 • Missing since Dec 13, 2019 from Moncks Corner, South Carolina
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%66 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'9" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    76%Possible
    Steve Chaney
    Steve Chaney
    MP95755 • Missing since Aug 27, 2017 from Oak Island, North Carolina
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%56 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'9" vs 5'6"
    76%Possible
    Willie Hodge
    Willie Hodge
    MP78377 • Missing since Jan 23, 2019 from Sumter, South Carolina
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%81 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    76%Possible
    Michael Montijo
    Michael Montijo
    MP64866 • Missing since Jan 26, 2020 from Ridgeville, South Carolina
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 55
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%84 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'9" vs 5'5"
    76%Possible
    Joshua Hamm
    Joshua Hamm
    MP54423 • Missing since Aug 26, 2018 from Wilmington, North Carolina
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%79 mi away
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    75%Possible
    Richard David Hambrick
    Richard David Hambrick
    MP95754 • Missing since Aug 27, 2017 from Oak Island, North Carolina
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%56 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3"–5'9" vs 5'11"
    75%Possible
    James Abell
    James Abell
    MP84759 • Missing since Nov 13, 1999 from Aynor, South Carolina
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%24 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    75%Possible
    William Carpenter
    William Carpenter
    MP63775 • Missing since Jun 17, 1990 from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 31 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'9" vs 5'10"

    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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