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Case Description

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The decedent was recovered from Coyote Creek, in a decomposed state.
Date Found: 1997-06-14

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Possible Missing Person Matches (10)

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
Paul Rouanet
Paul Rouanet
MP22617 • Missing since Aug 19, 1996 from Monterey, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 47
Race 100%White
Location 91%45 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 84%139 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
Gerald Rhine
Gerald Rhine
MP42407 • Missing since Jan 15, 1997 from Concord, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 41
Race 100%White
Location 88%53 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%139 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
Larry Kiefer
Larry Kiefer
MP42618 • Missing since Oct 2, 1994 from Daly City, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%139 lb vs 140–145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
Gregory Howells
Gregory Howells
MP15165 • Missing since Jun 17, 1997 from Carmel, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 42
Race 100%White
Location 90%49 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 65%139 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
Donald Beckstead
Donald Beckstead
MP13637 • Missing since Jan 1, 1992 from San Jose, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 100%139 lb vs 135–160 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
83%Moderate
John Smith JR
John Smith JR
MP1448 • Missing since Apr 26, 1996 from Santa Cruz, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 88%139 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Kapusi
John Kapusi
MP76913 • Missing since Jan 1, 1993 from Mountain View, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 74%139 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
Phillip Martin
Phillip Martin
MP66406 • Missing since Sep 30, 1993 from Stockton, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%55 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 88%139 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
Mark Hall
Mark Hall
MP37361 • Missing since Aug 20, 1993 from San Francisco, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 38–52 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%52 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 94%139 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Fox
John Fox
MP38853 • Missing since Sep 21, 1991 from San Francisco, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%53 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 100%139 lb vs 155–165 lb
Hair 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.