Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
from Spring Valley, California

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.

83%Moderate

Michael Wake

MP18228 • Missing since Jul 28, 1994 from Bonita, California

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 27 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 100%5 mi away, same county

TimingFound 17 months after last seen

Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'10"

83%Moderate

Bernardo Hernandez Lopez

MP8271 • Missing since Feb 14, 1995 from San Diego, California

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 21

Race 100%White

Location 100%10 mi away, same county

TimingFound 10 months after last seen

Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'7"

82%Moderate

David Matecki

MP93449 • Missing since Aug 9, 1995 from Oceanside, California

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 32

Race 100%White

Location 92%40 mi away, same county

TimingFound 5 months after last seen

Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'10"

81%Moderate

Jason Dies

MP19028 • Missing since Jun 18, 1991 from San Diego, California

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 20 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 100%10 mi away, same county

TimingFound 5 years after last seen

Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'9"–5'11"

81%Moderate

Carl Brennick

MP10441 • Missing since Jul 28, 1992 from Poway, California

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 31 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 98%18 mi away, same county

TimingFound 3 years after last seen

Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'8"

80%Moderate

James Peters

MP11673 • Missing since Sep 3, 1988 from El Cajon, California

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 19 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 100%5 mi away, same county

TimingFound 7 years after last seen

Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'10"

79%Possible

Mark Kotlarz

MP19186 • Missing since Jul 5, 1991 from Vail Lake, California

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 26 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 88%53 mi away, same state

TimingFound 4 years after last seen

Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'9"

77%Possible

Jeffery Phillips

MP19014 • Missing since Feb 16, 1993 from Chino, California

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Sex ✓Male

Age 98%Est. 18–32 vs 15 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 76%97 mi away, same state

TimingFound 3 years after last seen

Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'8"

77%Possible

Douglas Pengilley

MP22923 • Missing since Jan 1, 1992 from El Cajon, California

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 18 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 100%5 mi away, same county

TimingFound 4 years after last seen

Height 52%5'6"–5'9" vs 6'1"

77%Possible

David Carteaux

MP7923 • Missing since Oct 30, 1995 from San Diego, California

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Sex ✓Male

Age 65%Est. 18–32 vs 35

Race 100%White

Location 100%10 mi away, same county

TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen

Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'7"–5'11"

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.