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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 50-55
from Modesto, California


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Victim Details

Jul 6, 2018

Jan 10, 2024

20154

98-9-18

Adult - Pre 60

50

55

45543

Richard

Smith

69 inches

150 lbs

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 14, 1998

Modesto

California

Stanislaus County

95354

14585

Stanislaus County Sheriff- Coroner Division

Modesto

California

Stanislaus County

921 Oakdale Road, , Modesto, California

2095674480

County

Coroner

https://www.scsdonline.com/ops/coroner-1.html

S9824317

Sep 14, 1998

Black

6 inches long, side burns are present from the level of the upper ear attachment

long black hair on the upper lateral thighs

Brown

Brown

  • Clothing: Pair of twill, royal blue cutoff denim shorts. Cambridge brand and size Large black belt with a yellow belt buckle that measured 32'' in circumference after being cut off


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Case Description

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The decedent was found in the Tuolumne River just west of Carpenter Rd. on Parksdale Avenue.
Date Found: 1998-09-14

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP50955

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (2)

    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.

    84%Moderate
    Harold Smith
    Harold Smith
    MP50531 • Missing since Jan 18, 1980 from Franks Tract, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–55 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%45 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Weight 98%150–160 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    Name: same last name as the tentative name (Richard Smith)
    78%Possible
    Douglas Smith
    Douglas Smith
    MP70488 • Missing since Nov 25, 1968 from Mountain View, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–55 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%64 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 30 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%150–160 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    Name: same last name as the tentative name (Richard Smith)

    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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