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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 30-40
from Borrego Springs, California


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Victim Details

Nov 13, 2019

Oct 18, 2022

44158

85-2156

Adult - Pre 40

30

40

39793

68 inches

94 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

1945

1955

1985

Oct 26, 1985

Open Area - 47 ft. N. of County Road S22, 2 mi. W. of Imperial County Line

Borrego Springs

California

San Diego County

92004

Unknown

22395

San Diego County Sheriff's Department

San Diego

California

San Diego County

9621 Ridgehaven Court, , San Diego, California

8585655200

County

Law Enforcement

www.sdsheriff.net

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

  • Tattoo: What appears to be a wolf in front of a red moon between the elbow and left wrist. There is the name "LINDA" and a heart with a pennant tattooed between the shoulder and the left elbow. There is also the inscription "LIFE" above another tattoo. The right arm shows a tattoo including what appears to be the letter "W" above an additional inscription.


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Case Description

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A motorcyclist was traveling westbound on County Road #S22 with a group when one motorcycle broke down. While repairing the motorcycle, he smelled a foul odor emanating from the north side of the roadway. He looked over the side of the roadway and viewed the unresponsive decedent lying on the side of the embankment.
Date Found: 1985-10-26

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP61567

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (4)

    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
    Harold Melching
    Harold Melching
    MP34881 • Missing since Sep 8, 1980 from Adelanto, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%109 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'10"
    Weight 2%94 lb vs 190–200 lb
    Physical features: Tattoo: heart, shoulder
    80%Moderate
    Charles Denny
    Charles Denny
    MP60324 • Missing since Sep 30, 1981 from Salton City, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%24 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 35%94 lb vs 150 lb
    78%Possible
    Bill Neyenesch
    Bill Neyenesch
    MP8825 • Missing since Jun 2, 1983 from San Diego, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%58 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 48%94 lb vs 140 lb
    78%Possible
    George Jordache
    George Jordache
    CP999655328 • Missing since Jun 6, 1981 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Weight 25%94 lb vs 160 lb
    Physical features: Tattoo: heart, shoulder

    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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