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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 17-50
from Fort Lewis, Washington


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Victim Details

Jul 28, 2016

Jan 5, 2022

37252

2493251-9

Adult - Pre 50

17

50

27059

71 inches

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 12, 1995

Fort Lewis

Washington

Pierce County

12425

Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division (DACID)

Joint Base Lewis-McChord

Washington

Pierce County

Marina Biberi

Forensic Science Officer

5183 North Division Street, , Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington

2539673151

Federal

Law Enforcement

https://www.cid.army.mil

271-1995-CID016-24966

  • Footwear: The boot was a black leather military combat boot, size 11-R. A green and cotton type sock was inside the boot.


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The remains consist of a human foot found in a boot in shallow water on the west shoreline of American Lake, Fort Lewis, WA. Searches of the lake conducted by boat and by scuba teams for additional evidence and additional remains met with negative results. The boot appeared to have been in the water for some time due to the large amounts of algae covering its surface. The remains were estimated by the medical examiner to have been submerged for about 1-2 years.
Date Found: 1995-04-12

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP15513

    • 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.

    76%Possible
    Justin Burgwinkel
    Justin Burgwinkel
    MP51030 • Missing since Jun 12, 1993 from JB Lewis-McChord, Washington
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 17–50 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    75%Possible
    Victor Echeandia
    Victor Echeandia
    MP21729 • Missing since Nov 15, 1992 from Auburn, Washington
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 17–50 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%20 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    75%Possible
    Steven Needham
    Steven Needham
    MP12099 • Missing since Oct 26, 1994 from Bellevue, Washington
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 17–50 vs 24
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%37 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"–6'0"

    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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