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Unidentified Other Male
Age 20-30
from Malibu, California


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Victim Details

Apr 29, 2016

May 16, 2024

43583

0004-86

Adult - Pre 30

20

30

27170

72 inches

155 lbs

Other

Other

Male

Days

1956

1966

1986

Jan 2, 1986

Malibu

California

Ventura County

90265

1

14577

Ventura County Sheriff's Office-Major Crimes Investigations

Camarillo

California

Ventura County

Araseli Ruiz-Acevedo

Investigative Assistant III, Major Crimes Bureau- Cold Case Unit

5177 Camino Ruiz, , Camarillo, California

8053838704

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.vcsd.org/index.php

86-00286

Jan 2, 1986

Brown

approx 20 cm long dark eyebrows

very hairy-chest and legs

Unknown

Unknown

  • Finger and toe nails: short finger nails right 5th toe showed increased keratin
  • Other distinctive physical characteristic: uncircumcised male genitalia

  • Accessories: brown velvet-like money pouch found in right front pocket with Swiss Francs and American Dollars
  • Clothing: Black jacket with plaid lining and corduroy collar. It had both snaps and a zipper in front-size 46 Black long sleeved Michael Jackson shirt-Size L and "made in Portugal" A white short sleeve polo-shirt with the logo "Heineken Beer" over the left chest. The label says "Especially made for Heinekens EL" . This shirt was also made in Portugal. Light blue jeans with teh name "Larri" on the waist buttons and a lable that read "Manager-Madrid-Larri" Blue "Jockey" brand underwear Size M White socks with red and white trim at the top
  • Footwear: White Adidas low top tennis shoes with little wear. Soles measure 11.25 inches. The label says "Made in Taiwan #018311.42"
  • Jewelry: broken yellow metal chain-possibly a watch chain


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The decedent was found on the beach by people who lived nearby. He had apparently washed up onto the shore. The decedent was fully clad and had a large amount of Swiss Francs in his possession.
Date Found: 1986-01-02

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP15043

    • 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.

    79%Possible
    James Bohannon
    James Bohannon
    MP24255 • Missing since Aug 16, 1984 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 23 when missing
    Location 94%31 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Bill Paulson
    Bill Paulson
    MP3033 • Missing since Mar 31, 1985 from Fontana, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 27
    Location 93%38 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 154 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Peter Laan
    Peter Laan
    MP52224 • Missing since Nov 29, 1982 from Santa Paula, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 20 when missing
    Location 95%28 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 99%155 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    76%Possible
    Patrick Ross
    Patrick Ross
    MP19743 • Missing since Mar 3, 1984 from San Dimas, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22 when missing
    Location 88%55 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 84%6'0" vs 6'2"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Clayton Onosaki
    Clayton Onosaki
    MP38120 • Missing since Jul 1, 1978 from Los Angeles, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 20 when missing
    Location 94%31 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black

    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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