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Found lying on the bank of the Chicago River near West Lawrence Avenue.
Date Found: 2000-09-04

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Possible Missing Person Matches (6)

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
Marco Araujo
Marco Araujo
MP38845 • Missing since Jul 26, 1999 from Chicago, Illinois
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 52%5'4" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 96%131 lb vs 150–170 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Wladyslaw Szczypta
Wladyslaw Szczypta
MP32185 • Missing since Jan 1, 1996 from Wood Dale, Illinois
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 39 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 98%19 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%131 lb vs 135–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Luis Baez
Luis Baez
MP2770 • Missing since Feb 25, 1999 from Lyons, Illinois
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 24 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 95%131 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Francisco Huizar
Francisco Huizar
MP1044 • Missing since Mar 17, 2000 from Michigan City, Indiana
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 32
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 92%40 mi away
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 52%5'4" vs 5'8"
Weight 58%131 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Barry Costello
Barry Costello
MP35591 • Missing since Jan 1, 1995 from Chicago, Illinois
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 39 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%131 lb vs 135 lb
75%Possible
Thomas Krnak
Thomas Krnak
MP11252 • Missing since Jul 6, 1998 from Helenville, Wisconsin
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Sex ✓Male
Age 82%Est. 25–45 vs 21 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 76%95 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 96%131 lb vs 117 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
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.