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Case Description

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Subject found lying face up in a vacant lot under trees in weeds.
Date Found: 2003-09-17

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Possible Missing Person Matches (5)

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.

79%Possible
Barry Costello
Barry Costello
MP35591 • Missing since Jan 1, 1995 from Chicago, Illinois
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 84%111 lb vs 135 lb
78%Possible
Wladyslaw Szczypta
Wladyslaw Szczypta
MP32185 • Missing since Jan 1, 1996 from Wood Dale, Illinois
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Sex ✓Male
Age 81%Est. 50–70 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 86%111 lb vs 135–150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
77%Possible
Ronald Fields
Ronald Fields
MP36509 • Missing since Nov 13, 1996 from Joliet, Illinois
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Sex ✓Male
Age 76%Est. 50–70 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'7"
Weight 79%111 lb vs 140–145 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
75%Possible
Michael Bowcott
Michael Bowcott
MP7393 • Missing since Jun 17, 2001 from Peoria, Illinois
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 70%127 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Weight 100%111 lb vs 100–150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
Jeremiah Meara
Jeremiah Meara
MP7391 • Missing since Mar 13, 2000 from Northlake, Illinois
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"
Weight 33%111 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray

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.