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Case Description

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Subject recovered floating in the south branch of the Chicago River.
Date Found: 2003-03-13

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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.

87%Strong
Thomas Couch
Thomas Couch
MP33133 • Missing since Aug 31, 2001 from Tinley Park, Illinois
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'8"
Weight 100%141 lb vs 140–145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
Wladyslaw Szczypta
Wladyslaw Szczypta
MP32185 • Missing since Jan 1, 1996 from Wood Dale, Illinois
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%141 lb vs 135–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
Barry Costello
Barry Costello
MP35591 • Missing since Jan 1, 1995 from Chicago, Illinois
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%141 lb vs 135 lb
82%Moderate
Garry Elekman
Garry Elekman
MP22001 • Missing since Dec 1, 1990 from Skokie, Illinois
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Weight 88%141 lb vs 170–190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
Luis Baez
Luis Baez
MP2770 • Missing since Feb 25, 1999 from Lyons, Illinois
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Sex ✓Male
Age 80%Est. 30–40 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%141 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Ronald Fields
Ronald Fields
MP36509 • Missing since Nov 13, 1996 from Joliet, Illinois
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'7"
Weight 100%141 lb vs 140–145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
81%Moderate
Ronnie Wooten
Ronnie Wooten
MP36511 • Missing since Jul 4, 1985 from Joliet, Illinois
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'5"
Weight 69%141 lb vs 190–195 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Mitchell Zepedo
Mitchell Zepedo
MP12769 • Missing since Sep 17, 1997 from Lyons, Illinois
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Sex ✓Male
Age 95%Est. 30–40 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 52%5'4" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 98%141 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Andy Husar
Andy Husar
MP138662 • Missing since Oct 25, 2002 from Chicago, Illinois
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 35
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 20%5'4" vs 5'10"
Weight 78%141 lb vs 180–190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
James Kimball
James Kimball
MP20423 • Missing since Apr 13, 1993 from Oak Park, Illinois
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"
Weight 91%141 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown 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.