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Case Description

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On the evening of 7/20/17 a passerby found a skeleton and called 911. Sheriff's deputies responded and pronounced the decedent dead at scene. The decedent was found in an abandoned building that is a known homeless encampment. There were no items on or near the decedent that could provide a possible ID.
Date Found: 2017-07-20

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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.

83%Moderate
Michael VanZandt
Michael VanZandt
MP32829 • Missing since Mar 5, 2016 from Hermosa Beach, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 5'10"–6'0"
81%Moderate
Anthony Peduto
Anthony Peduto
MP96290 • Missing since Jun 25, 2011 from Los Angeles, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 5'10"
81%Moderate
Robert Carter
Robert Carter
MP52906 • Missing since Nov 1, 2011 from Los Angeles, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 5'11"
81%Moderate
Garrett Medina
Garrett Medina
MP38623 • Missing since May 18, 2015 from Mission Viejo, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%40 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'1"–6'2"
81%Moderate
Jeffrey Joseph
Jeffrey Joseph
MP25279 • Missing since Jun 20, 2014 from West Hills, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%29 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'2"
81%Moderate
Juan Perez
Juan Perez
MP22947 • Missing since Nov 18, 2013 from Sylmar, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%29 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'0"–6'2"
81%Moderate
Darren Case
Darren Case
MP20682 • Missing since Dec 3, 2012 from Los Angeles, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'0"
81%Moderate
Robert Coyle
Robert Coyle
MP20830 • Missing since Aug 1, 2010 from Manhattan Beach, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'0"–6'2"
81%Moderate
Kevin Smith
Kevin Smith
MP13266 • Missing since Nov 8, 2011 from Sherman Oaks, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'1"
80%Moderate
Joshua Barbosa
Joshua Barbosa
MP55532 • Missing since Nov 4, 2012 from Corona, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'2"

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.