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Decedent was found in California Aqueduct canal, on state route 58. Appeared to be in water for approximately 90 days. Found in rural Buttonwillow.
Date Found: 1992-06-05

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Possible Missing Person Matches (8)

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.

77%Possible
Pershing Lewis
Pershing Lewis
MP107285 • Missing since Jan 22, 1983 from Ventura, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 64 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 81%78 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 98%140–160 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
77%Possible
Thomas Jones
Thomas Jones
MP68625 • Missing since Aug 9, 1991 from Unknown, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 65
Race 100%White
Location 55%203 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
77%Possible
Raymond Shore
Raymond Shore
MP1102 • Missing since Nov 1, 1987 from Mesa, Arizona
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 33%456 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 165–175 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Physical features: Scar: surgery, abdomen
76%Possible
John Hansen
John Hansen
MP56322 • Missing since Jul 12, 1990 from Napa River N/ SR37, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 63 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 50%246 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
76%Possible
Harold Martin
Harold Martin
MP29858 • Missing since Nov 1, 1984 from Ventura, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 81%78 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 68%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'3"
Weight 77%140–160 lb vs 115 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
76%Possible
Daniel Shrock
Daniel Shrock
MP2969 • Missing since Jan 1, 1979 from Bakersfield, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 86%Est. 58–72 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'3"–5'4"
Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 135–150 lb
75%Possible
Joe Lessley
Joe Lessley
MP52816 • Missing since Jul 28, 1988 from Los Angeles, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 84%Est. 58–72 vs 75 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 72%116 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'10"–5'11"
Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 135–140 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
75%Possible
William Shaw
William Shaw
MP28676 • Missing since Jan 25, 1989 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 63 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 50%246 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray

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.