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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 20-50
from , Washington


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Victim Details

Jan 18, 2017

Jun 14, 2024

17182

02000405

Adult - Pre 60

20

50

26283

71 inches

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

1950

1982

2000

2002

Aug 3, 2002

Washington

Wahkiakum County

47549

Wahkiakum County Coroner's Office

Cathlamet

Washington

Wahkiakum County

Daniel Bigelow

Prosecutor/Coroner

64 Main Street, , Cathlamet, Washington

3607953652

County

Coroner

https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/325/Coroner

Brown

Short, medium brown hair

Unknown

Unknown

  • Other distinctive physical characteristic: edentulous

  • Accessories: $1.12 change. The latest-minted coin in the decedent's pocket was from the year 2000; a Maryland quarter A full upper dental plate was found in the decedent's front pocket
  • Clothing: Blue jeans, Brittania brand, 36 waist, 30 leg Dark leather belt, Leegin brand, with a large rectangular Western-style buckle with an inlaid stone marbled like an opal Fruit of the Loom cotton underwear, size 2XL Sweatshirt with San Francisco 49ers logos and the words “National Conference u201896” Under the sweatshirt, a cotton crewneck T-shirt with knit cuffs, a logo resembling a greyhound, and the word “Greyhound” embroidered on it
  • Footwear: Tennis shoes, Spaulding brand, white with blue accents, size 11 White cotton socks


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Human remains discovered in a slough fed by the Columbia River. They probably arrived by action of current from upriver on the Columbia.
Date Found: 2002-08-03

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP16241

    • 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.

    77%Possible
    Rex Ocain
    Rex Ocain
    MP20468 • Missing since Nov 11, 2001 from Castle Rock, Washington
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 20–50 vs 49
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Donn Johnson
    Donn Johnson
    MP26205 • Missing since Aug 22, 1999 from Astoria, Oregon
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 20–50 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%19 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    75%Possible
    Kevin Carpenter
    Kevin Carpenter
    MP7697 • Missing since Apr 13, 2002 from Lacey, Washington
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 20–50 vs 34
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%58 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'5"–6'3"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Joseph Kline
    Joseph Kline
    MP2410 • Missing since Mar 29, 2001 from Vancouver, Washington
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 20–50 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%57 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Michael Jarvi
    Michael Jarvi
    MP838 • Missing since Mar 22, 2002 from Naselle, Washington
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 20–50 vs 28
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"

    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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