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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 55
from Norwalk, California


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Victim Details

Sep 12, 2017

Sep 3, 2024

18575

2017-02501

Adult

55

27716

67 inches

60 lbs

White / Caucasian

Multiple

Male

Mar 29, 2017

Norwalk

California

Los Angeles County

No

36614

Los Angeles County Medical Examiner

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

Betsy Magdaleno

Medical Examiner Investigator, Identifications

1104 North Mission Road, , Los Angeles, California

3233430512

County

Medical Examiner

http://mec.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/mec

2017-02501

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: Brown jacket size "L", brown shirt, tan pants, tan belt
  • Footwear: Black shoes
  • Jewelry: None


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Case Description

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On 03/29/2017 at approximately 1915 hours, the decedent was found by a transient passerby severely decomposed in a storm channel inside a wash. 911 was called and Los Angeles County Fire Department Engine #20 responded and pronounced death at 1934 hours. The decedent’s identity was not known and he appeared in a skeletonized state. Foul play could not be determined due to the condition of the body Scattered miscellaneous items and trash were seen at the storm channel entrance.
Date Found: 2017-03-29

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP17012

    • 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.

    77%Possible
    Ebrahim Pouldar
    Ebrahim Pouldar
    MP86372 • Missing since Jul 28, 2016 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 94%Est. 55 vs 56
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%23 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
    Weight 0%60 lb vs 160 lb
    77%Possible
    Robert Tellez
    Robert Tellez
    MP29557 • Missing since May 26, 2015 from Artesia, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 81%Est. 55 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'8"
    Weight 0%60 lb vs 155–165 lb
    77%Possible
    Rodney Trumbo
    Rodney Trumbo
    MP26147 • Missing since Nov 8, 2013 from Crestline, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55 vs 55 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%51 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'10"
    Weight 0%60 lb vs 140–150 lb
    77%Possible
    Steven Geisler
    Steven Geisler
    MP20573 • Missing since May 10, 2013 from Phelan, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 99%Est. 55 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%46 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 0%60 lb vs 190–200 lb
    77%Possible
    Donald Tobin
    Donald Tobin
    MP7908 • Missing since Jul 7, 2010 from Riverside, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 0%60 lb vs 160–165 lb
    76%Possible
    Michael Castiglione
    Michael Castiglione
    MP99421 • Missing since Sep 1, 2008 from Lakewood, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55 vs 55 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
    Weight 0%60 lb vs 160 lb
    76%Possible
    William Cierzan
    William Cierzan
    MP37954 • Missing since Jan 26, 2017 from Santa Clarita, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 81%Est. 55 vs 58
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%47 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 0%60 lb vs 190 lb
    76%Possible
    Bruce Bannerman
    Bruce Bannerman
    MP23735 • Missing since Nov 20, 2013 from Montebello, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 81%Est. 55 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 0%60 lb vs 181–190 lb
    75%Possible
    Michael Anderson
    Michael Anderson
    MP31391 • Missing since Aug 10, 2012 from Big Bear City, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55 vs 55 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%75 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 0%60 lb vs 140 lb
    75%Possible
    Patrick Pfeiffer
    Patrick Pfeiffer
    MP12550 • Missing since Jul 28, 2011 from Altadena, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 94%Est. 55 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
    Weight 0%60 lb vs 190 lb

    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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