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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 18-35
from Calexico, California


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Victim Details

Jun 2, 2016

Jan 11, 2024

18148

98-13526

Adult

18

35

27253

67 inches

135 lbs

White / Caucasian

Multiple

Male

1963

1980

1998

Mar 20, 1998

Calexico

California

Imperial County

92231

1

21931

Imperial County Sheriff's Office- Coroner Division

El Centro

California

Imperial County

328 Applestill Road, , El Centro, California

4422652105

County

Coroner

https://icso.imperialcounty.org/operations/#coroner

98-13526

Black

Brown

Brown

  • Accessories: black knife with sheath
  • Clothing: black long sleeve sweatshirt, black pants, grey socks, belt buckle with letter "r"
  • Jewelry: one yellow ring, black watch, brown beaded necklace with crucifix with "ramon"


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Case Description

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found in all american canal
Date Found: 1998-03-20

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP15256

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (3)

    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
    Bernardo Hernandez Lopez
    Bernardo Hernandez Lopez
    MP8271 • Missing since Feb 14, 1995 from San Diego, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 76%97 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Dennis Samstag
    Dennis Samstag
    MP2752 • Missing since Jul 7, 1994 from Needles, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 63%158 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jack Morgan
    Jack Morgan
    MP19675 • Missing since Dec 5, 1996 from San Diego, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 80%Est. 18–35 vs 15 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%93 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 38%135 lb vs 99 lb
    Hair 60%Black 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.

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