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Unidentified Asian Male
Age 25-50
from Grass Valley, California


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Victim Details

Jul 7, 2017

Feb 23, 2024

18891

N2002-3987

Adult

25

50

28075

71 inches

150 lbs

Asian

Asian

Male

1

Weeks

1952

1977

2002

Oct 18, 2002

Grass Valley

California

Nevada County

1

37272

Nevada County Sheriff's Office

Nevada City

California

Nevada County

Rory Sonnier

Detective

950 Maidu Avenue, , Nevada City, California

5302651471

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.mynevadacounty.com/150/Sheriff-Coroner-Public-Administrator

N2002-3987

Black

Slightly graying

Brown

Brown

  • Accessories: black/brown "Skyway" duffle bag containing magnifying glass, prescription eye glasses, electric shaver, various clothing, gold colored ring with 1 set white stone, cologne, toiletries, black/gold "Citizen" watch, Gold Country Stage bus schedule
  • Clothing: black corduroy pants with black belt, white underwear, black socks, black t-shirt, black coat
  • Footwear: white tennis shoes


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The body of an unidentified male was found floating in Rollins Lake in Grass Valley, California. The decedent was fully clothed with a duffel bag around his neck. The bag contained personal items, ie: clothing, cologne, electric shaver. A "KIA" car key and a wedding-type men's ring was found in the subject's pockets. The decedent is likely of Asian, Hispanic, or American Indian descent.
Date Found: 2002-10-18

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP16793

    • 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.

    78%Possible
    Michael Bundy
    Michael Bundy
    MP37684 • Missing since Feb 17, 1985 from Sacramento, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 89%50 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Andy Nguyen
    Andy Nguyen
    MP5606 • Missing since Jul 30, 1998 from Mountain View, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 67%139 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 89%150 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Anthony Lee
    Anthony Lee
    MP56041 • Missing since Jun 10, 1986 from Fremont, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 70%125 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    75%Possible
    Ka Chiu
    Ka Chiu
    MP41467 • Missing since May 15, 1986 from San Francisco, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 70%124 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 143 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Peter Ng
    Peter Ng
    MP41491 • Missing since Mar 20, 1981 from San Francisco, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 70%124 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    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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