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Case Description

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found in westside main canal
Date Found: 1997-10-14

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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.

82%Moderate
Thomas Keesler
Thomas Keesler
MP59929 • Missing since Mar 4, 1996 from Holtville, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 80%120 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
82%Moderate
Donald Ewalt
Donald Ewalt
MP14858 • Missing since Sep 1, 1979 from El Centro, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
80%Moderate
Obaidullah Shams
Obaidullah Shams
MP23283 • Missing since Oct 8, 1997 from Modesto, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 30
Race 100%White
Location 59%181 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 days after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 95%120 lb vs 137 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Michael Wake
Michael Wake
MP18228 • Missing since Jul 28, 1994 from Bonita, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%89 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 70%120 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Dennis Samstag
Dennis Samstag
MP2752 • Missing since Jul 7, 1994 from Needles, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 63%158 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 80%120 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Robert Miller
Robert Miller
MP8691 • Missing since Feb 1, 1997 from San Diego, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 30
Race 100%White
Location 74%103 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 86%120 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

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.