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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 50-60
from Chicago, Illinois


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Victim Details

Sep 9, 2024

Sep 23, 2024

49541

328 DEC 91

Adult

50

60

68503

70 inches

163 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 16, 1991

Chicago

Illinois

Cook County

No

48203

Cook County Medical Examiner's Office

Chicago

Illinois

Cook County

2121 West Harrison, , Chicago, Illinois

3129974500

County

Medical Examiner

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

  • Amputation: Thumb of left hand previously amputated at the first interphlangeal joint.

  • Clothing: Tan jacket, green and plaid shirt, white t-shirt, brown pants, maroon sweatpants, red jockey style underwear, and gray socks.
  • Footwear: Blue running shoes.


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Case Description

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Possible homeless person found lying unresponsive on the ground near railroad tracks in the area of the 4000 block of South Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL.
Date Found: 1991-12-16

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP128939

    • 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.

    80%Moderate
    Norbert Stapleton
    Norbert Stapleton
    MP37975 • Missing since Sep 25, 1987 from Burlington, Wisconsin
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%64 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Weight 100%163 lb vs 150–165 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    80%Moderate
    Edward Andrews
    Edward Andrews
    MP15204 • Missing since May 16, 1970 from Arlington Heights, Illinois
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 87%Est. 50–60 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'2"
    Weight 92%163 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Gary Cantlon
    Gary Cantlon
    MP24219 • Missing since Mar 1, 1969 from Riverdale, Illinois
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 92%Est. 50–60 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 23 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 100%163 lb vs 150–175 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Jerry Wolking
    Jerry Wolking
    MP19512 • Missing since Oct 18, 1990 from Moline, Illinois
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 65%150 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%163 lb vs 160–180 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    77%Possible
    Carlos Dominguez
    Carlos Dominguez
    MP82823 • Missing since May 10, 1962 from Chicago, Illinois
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 54 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 30 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 100%163 lb vs 165–180 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Theodore Hoerstman
    Theodore Hoerstman
    MP27745 • Missing since Dec 6, 1982 from Dubuque, Iowa
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 63%161 mi away
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%163 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Paul Knockel
    Paul Knockel
    MP17057 • Missing since Nov 26, 1990 from Dubuque, Iowa
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 63%161 mi away
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 32%163 lb vs 265 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Gustav Prilepok
    Gustav Prilepok
    MP41232 • Missing since Feb 7, 1991 from West Bloomfield, Michigan
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 56
    Race 100%White
    Location 53%223 mi away
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%163 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

    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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