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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 45-55
from Reading, Pennsylvania


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Victim Details

May 9, 2017

Sep 3, 2024

18765

A-136-86

Adult - Pre 60

45

55

27933

66 inches

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

Months

1930

1941

1985

1986

Aug 5, 1986

Reading

Pennsylvania

Berks County

No

1

12708

Reading Police Department

Reading

Pennsylvania

Berks County

815 Washington Street, , Reading, Pennsylvania

6106556116

Local

Law Enforcement

29955-86

Aug 5, 1986

Red/Auburn

Reddish brown semi-long hair

reddish color body hair, had a hairy body and extremities.

Unknown

Unknown

  • Accessories: Key chain found with body, but unknown if belonged to decedent.
  • Clothing: Pair of light tan corduroy trousers with a waist size of 33", Green work type shirt with long sleeves, tee shirt under outer shirt was a short sleeve shirt and of army color, teen shirt next to skin was a short sleeve shirt and was white in color.
  • Footwear: high top insulated brown work type shoes with brown laces size 10 1/2, white crew type socks.


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Case Description

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Found lying on the corner of the stage in the Astor Theater.
Date Found: 1986-08-05

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP16594

    • 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.

    80%Moderate
    Arnold Giovanetti
    Arnold Giovanetti
    MP41712 • Missing since Aug 10, 1977 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%48 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'9"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 140–145 lb
    Hair 50%Red vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Mario Rossi
    Mario Rossi
    MP32192 • Missing since Dec 29, 1982 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%48 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'0"–6'3"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 100–300 lb
    Hair 15%Red vs Black
    78%Possible
    Melvin Snyder
    Melvin Snyder
    MP14757 • Missing since May 25, 1985 from Greencastle, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 87%Est. 45–55 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%102 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–6'0"
    Weight 88%140 lb vs 170–200 lb
    Hair 100%Red vs Red
    78%Possible
    Edward Maps
    Edward Maps
    MP7194 • Missing since Jun 21, 1962 from Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%59 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 96%140 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 70%Red vs Gray
    76%Possible
    William Ellis
    William Ellis
    MP1659 • Missing since Jun 3, 1971 from Baltimore, Maryland
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%85 mi away
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 50%Red vs Brown

    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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