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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
from Tacoma, Washington


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Victim Details

Jul 13, 2024

Aug 10, 2024

49147

880416

Cannot Determine

67993

67 inches

147 lbs

White / Caucasian

Multiple

Male

May 27, 1988

1615 E 34th st

Tacoma

Washington

Pierce County

98404

No

1

47795

Tacoma Police Department

Tacoma

Washington

Pierce County

3701 South Pine Street, , Tacoma, Washington

2535915950

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.cityoftacoma.org/government/city_departments/police

88-148398

Black

Medium length and straight.

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: Clothed with a striped shirt (yellow background with black stripes, medium size, and brand name of "SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SPORTSWEAR EXCHANGE"), and jeans pulled below waist.


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Case Description

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The decedent was found wrapped in blankets in a wooden box located in a garage discovered by an individual.
Date Found: 1988-05-27

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP125722

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (5)

    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
    Roy Merrick
    Roy Merrick
    MP55059 • Missing since Oct 21, 1985 from Port Orchard, Washington
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    Sex ✓Male
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%23 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%147 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Robert Hampton
    Robert Hampton
    MP41033 • Missing since Nov 26, 1986 from Port Orchard, Washington
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%147 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Matthew Garnes
    Matthew Garnes
    MP6107 • Missing since Dec 26, 1984 from Tacoma, Washington
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%147 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Paul Mcwherter
    Paul Mcwherter
    MP7137 • Missing since Aug 17, 1982 from Seattle, Washington
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%24 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%147 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    Max Schone
    Max Schone
    MP14260 • Missing since Jun 25, 1988 from Skykomish, Washington
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%60 mi away, same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%147 lb vs 160 lb

    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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