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Case Description

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Found outside in LaSalle Park. Markedly decomposed
Date Found: 2017-11-04

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Possible Missing Person Matches (6)

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
John Shankland
John Shankland
MP39130 • Missing since Jun 18, 2017 from Buffalo, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 40–70 vs 59
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%164 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
77%Possible
Noel Dixon
Noel Dixon
MP62253 • Missing since Oct 6, 2016 from Olean, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 40–70 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%60 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 100%164 lb vs 120–160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
76%Possible
Peter Lipinoga
Peter Lipinoga
MP51274 • Missing since Mar 8, 2013 from Niagara Falls, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 40–70 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 84%164 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
76%Possible
John W Shankland
John W Shankland
can2021038782 • Missing since Jun 17, 2017 from Niagara Falls, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 40–70 vs 59
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 87%164 lb vs 141 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Clothing: both mention jean
75%Possible
Gary Forbes
Gary Forbes
MP86051 • Missing since Sep 8, 2011 from Niagara Falls, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 40–70 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%164 lb vs 168 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
75%Possible
Walt Downs
Walt Downs
MP19460 • Missing since Oct 16, 2003 from Niagara Falls, New York
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 40–70 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 100%164 lb vs 150–180 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.