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found in all american canal
Date Found: 1994-06-09

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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.

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. 25–35 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 95%135 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
81%Moderate
Dennis Samstag
Dennis Samstag
MP2752 • Missing since Jul 7, 1994 from Needles, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 34
Race 100%White
Location 63%158 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
Richard Massaro
Richard Massaro
MP18066 • Missing since Jun 26, 1992 from Redlands, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 68%136 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Juan De La Torre Reyes
Juan De La Torre Reyes
MP40400 • Missing since Jan 1, 1988 from Yuma, Arizona
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%51 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"
Weight 95%135 lb vs 155–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Charles Denny
Charles Denny
MP60324 • Missing since Sep 30, 1981 from Salton City, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
77%Possible
Carl Brennick
Carl Brennick
MP10441 • Missing since Jul 28, 1992 from Poway, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%90 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 74%135 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
76%Possible
Robert LaPergola, Jr.
Robert LaPergola, Jr.
MP23008 • Missing since Apr 26, 1987 from Death Valley, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 47%278 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
Weight 70%135 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
Physical features: Tattoo: skull, arm
76%Possible
Brian Joseph Dunlop
Brian Joseph Dunlop
can2011003099 • Missing since Jun 2, 1994 from North Bay, Ontario
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 35
Race 100%White
Location 25%Different state
TimingFound 7 days after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Clothing: both mention denim, pant
76%Possible
Melvin Albert Lair
Melvin Albert Lair
can2014001763 • Missing since Dec 24, 1986 from Niagara Falls, Ontario
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 25%Different state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 84%135 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Physical features: Tattoo: skull, arm
75%Possible
Warren Brindel
Warren Brindel
MP35972 • Missing since Dec 1, 1993 from Quartzite, Arizona
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Sex ✓Male
Age 94%Est. 25–35 vs 24
Race 100%White
Location 75%100 mi away
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 84%135 lb vs 165 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.