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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 45-50
from , West Virginia


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Victim Details

Aug 27, 2015

Sep 4, 2024

44514

NC 86-93

Adult

45

50

23627

69 inches

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

1

Days

1936

1941

1986

Feb 21, 1986

West Virginia

Jefferson County

No

1

13826

West Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

Charleston

West Virginia

Kanawha County

Regina Banks

619 Virginia Street West, , Charleston, West Virginia

3045586920

State

Medical Examiner

https://dhhr.wv.gov/ocme/Pages/default.aspx

86-93

Sandy

Unknown

Unknown

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Gunshot wound
Date Found: 1986-02-21

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP14231

    • 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.

    81%Moderate
    Melvin Snyder
    Melvin Snyder
    MP14757 • Missing since May 25, 1985 from Greencastle, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 83%Est. 45–50 vs 42
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%34 mi away
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–6'0"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 170–200 lb
    79%Possible
    Joseph Bertone
    Joseph Bertone
    MP42374 • Missing since Jun 15, 1985 from McKeesport, Pennsylvania
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–50 vs 49
    Race 100%White
    Location 70%127 mi away
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'2"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 180–185 lb
    76%Possible
    William Kolish
    William Kolish
    MP42357 • Missing since Aug 13, 1977 from Brush Valley Township, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–50 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%115 mi away
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'2"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 170–175 lb
    75%Possible
    Melvin Wiley
    Melvin Wiley
    MP38896 • Missing since Jul 28, 1985 from Hinckley Township, Ohio
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–50 vs 47
    Race 100%White
    Location 51%242 mi away
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–6'0"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 160–165 lb
    75%Possible
    Jennings Hart
    Jennings Hart
    MP7205 • Missing since Jan 21, 1980 from Marienville, Pennsylvania
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–50 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 62%163 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 150 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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