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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
from Lewiston, New York


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Victim Details

Mar 5, 2020

Oct 13, 2022

31186

MEX16-89

Adult - Pre 60

44415

66 inches

150 lbs

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

Multiple

Male

Jul 9, 1989

Lower Niagara River

Lewiston

New York

Niagara County

14092

No

1

25892

New York State Police - Niagara

Niagara Falls

New York

Niagara County

Scott Kowalewski

Investigator

3609 Witmer Road, , Niagara Falls, New York

7162978730

State

Law Enforcement

https://troopers.ny.gov/location/troop

89-254 / SJS: 3741141

Jul 9, 1989

Gray or Partially Gray

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: Deceased was wearing red cotton/wool socks, long-john underwear, size medium (34-36) and brownish colored underwear with gray trim.


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Case Description

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Body observed floating in the Lower Niagara River by fisherman. Deceased was wearing red cotton/wool socks, long-john underwear, size medium (34-36) and brownish colored underwear with gray trim.
Date Found: 1989-07-09

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP66216

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (6)

    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
    Dale Kerstetter
    Dale Kerstetter
    MP29426 • Missing since Sep 13, 1987 from Bradford, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%86 mi away
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
    Weight 89%150–175 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    78%Possible
    Leonard Goff
    Leonard Goff
    MP70983 • Missing since Jan 28, 1974 from Buffalo, New York
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%20 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%150–175 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Ralph Daniels
    Ralph Daniels
    MP55487 • Missing since Aug 16, 1978 from Niagara Falls, New York
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'6" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%150–175 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jennings Hart
    Jennings Hart
    MP7205 • Missing since Jan 21, 1980 from Marienville, Pennsylvania
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 71%118 mi away
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%150–175 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    75%Possible
    William Wobser
    William Wobser
    MP9376 • Missing since Dec 5, 1986 from Dresden, New York
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%111 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%150–175 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    75%Possible
    George Mateo
    George Mateo
    MP6863 • Missing since Jun 10, 1989 from Amsterdam, New York
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 53
    Race 100%White
    Location 50%245 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%150–175 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.

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