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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 40-60
from Gainesville, Florida


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Victim Details

Apr 18, 2016

Sep 23, 2024

18065

ASO16OFF000749

Adult - Pre 70

40

60

27168

70 inches

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

6

Months

1954

1976

2014

2016

Jan 24, 2016

Gainesville

Florida

Alachua County

32653

No

12461

Alachua County Sheriff's Office

Gainesville

Florida

Alachua County

Christopher Weitzel

Detective

2621 SE Hawthorne Road, , Gainesville, Florida

3523674000

County

Law Enforcement

https://acso.us/

ASO16OFF000749

Jan 24, 2016

  • Clothing: Blue Rustler jeans
  • Footwear: brown work boots


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Case Description

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The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information concerning human remains found on January 24, 2016 in a wooded area near the approximate 5700 block of NW 88th Street in Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida. The descendant is a white male, approximately 5’10, between 40 and 60 years old. He was wearing blue jeans and brown work boots. It is likely that the man died 6 to 24 months prior to discovery. It is likely that the male was homeless.
Date Found: 2016-01-24

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP14993

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (9)

    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
    George Contos
    George Contos
    MP28776 • Missing since May 10, 2015 from Bunnell, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 58
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%70 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'2"
    76%Possible
    Clarence Gibson Jr
    Clarence Gibson Jr
    MP84306 • Missing since Jun 20, 2006 from Olustee, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    76%Possible
    Robert Julian Jr.
    Robert Julian Jr.
    MP25612 • Missing since Aug 21, 2005 from Melrose, Florida
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%20 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    75%Possible
    Brandon Helms
    Brandon Helms
    MP40507 • Missing since Dec 14, 2015 from Lakeland, Georgia
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 42
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%99 mi away
    TimingFound 6 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    75%Possible
    Jorge Dorado
    Jorge Dorado
    MP29136 • Missing since May 15, 2014 from Altamonte Springs, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 76%96 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
    75%Possible
    Charles Adams
    Charles Adams
    MP25892 • Missing since Apr 4, 2014 from Interlachen, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 72%Est. 40–60 vs 64 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'5"–5'8"
    75%Possible
    Leo Szary
    Leo Szary
    MP25876 • Missing since May 18, 2013 from Jacksonville, Florida
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%59 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    75%Possible
    Keith Spelhaug
    Keith Spelhaug
    MP11020 • Missing since Nov 18, 2003 from Ocala, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 55 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    75%Possible
    Thomas Mascaro
    Thomas Mascaro
    MP157690 • Missing since Dec 1, 2012 from Ocala, Florida
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 72%Est. 40–60 vs 64 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%43 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–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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