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Case Description

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On 11/05/2017 a transient was walking along a hillside when he found a barrel. The barrel appeared to have been burned, as there was a massive fire that engulfed the immediate area on 09/01/2017. The transient opened the lid to the barrel and saw what appeared to be bones and called 911. The Los Angeles Police Department responded to the scene. The barrel was recovered from the hillside and transported to the coroner.
Date Found: 2017-11-05

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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.

76%Possible
Jeffrey Peskin
Jeffrey Peskin
MP17549 • Missing since Nov 24, 2005 from Simi Valley, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 23–45 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
76%Possible
Robert Dowd
Robert Dowd
MP4255 • Missing since Jan 7, 2007 from La Mirada, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 23–45 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"

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.