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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 30-55
from Akron, Ohio


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Victim Details

Nov 9, 2016

Aug 23, 2024

9848

55248

Adult - Pre 60

30

55

16655

69 inches

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

1957

1982

2012

Jan 8, 2016

Akron

Ohio

Summit County

No

8059

Akron Police Department

Akron

Ohio

Summit County

217 South High Street, , Akron, Ohio

3303752552

Local

Law Enforcement

  • Accessories: a buckle, zipper pulls, a grommet, three coins, one partial key, and a complete key (brand inscription A BUS, serial # H 00471)
  • Clothing: Croft & Barrow, size XXL coat with a button on the outside (made in Sri Lanka), Territory coat size 2XL (produced in Syria RN # 86960), a pair of Wrangler straight leg jeans, a belt, cotton-polyester blend pants, pants with a single white stripe down the lateral edge
  • Footwear: Men's shoe, unknown brand or model


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Case Description

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The body was located on a city lot that contained an abandoned two-story house in a residential neighborhood. A fire had occurred at this address in November, 2012.
Date Found: 2016-01-08

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP16005

    • 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
    David Appel
    David Appel
    MP24352 • Missing since Oct 1, 2008 from Westlake, Ohio
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    77%Possible
    Paul Elliott
    Paul Elliott
    MP19000 • Missing since Aug 22, 2007 from Alliance, Ohio
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%24 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    76%Possible
    Gary Warner
    Gary Warner
    MP20467 • Missing since Nov 14, 2011 from Mansfield, Ohio
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%56 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'5"–5'8"
    76%Possible
    Michael Hodge
    Michael Hodge
    MP4309 • Missing since Mar 6, 2004 from Cleveland, Ohio
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–5'10"
    76%Possible
    Terry Shepherd
    Terry Shepherd
    MP1483 • Missing since Aug 19, 2000 from Akron, Ohio
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    75%Possible
    Melvin Wiley
    Melvin Wiley
    MP38896 • Missing since Jul 28, 1985 from Hinckley Township, Ohio
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 30 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–6'0"
    75%Possible
    Dean Donnadio
    Dean Donnadio
    MP24854 • Missing since Sep 1, 2005 from Youngstown, Ohio
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%45 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    75%Possible
    Charles Koch
    Charles Koch
    MP24863 • Missing since Jul 14, 1983 from Ravenna, Ohio
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 32 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    75%Possible
    Benjamin Brubaker
    Benjamin Brubaker
    MP14105 • Missing since Oct 31, 2005 from Ashland, Ohio
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'11"
    75%Possible
    James Higham
    James Higham
    MP8895 • Missing since Jan 3, 2002 from Youngstown, Ohio
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%43 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 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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