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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 18-27
from Miami, Florida


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Victim Details

Apr 9, 2018

Jun 6, 2024

19599

1981-3050

Adult

18

27

28836

70 inches

154 lbs

White / Caucasian

Multiple

Male

1954

1963

1981

Oct 23, 1981

Miami

Florida

Miami-Dade County

1

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Brown

The hair is brown, but was described as having a reddish tint to it. The hair is curly.

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: Tan windbreaker jacket Brown polo shirt Navy blue shorts with red stripes on the side, Blue-grey trousers Black shoes with red soles and white stripes on the side. The shoes can be possibly considered "soccer" shoes, but they are not cleats.


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The decedent was a stowaway that was found deceased on a plane. The plane was a Boeing 707 Avianca Flight 889, which was traveling from Colombia to Miami, FL. The plane started in Bogota, Colombia and had a brief stop in Cali, Colombia, before heading to Miami, Florida.
Date Found: 1981-10-23

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP17731

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (10)

    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.

    87%Strong
    Richard Watchempino
    Richard Watchempino
    MP85046 • Missing since Apr 10, 1981 from Miami, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–27 vs 23
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%Strong
    Dale Visel
    Dale Visel
    MP11285 • Missing since Jun 26, 1980 from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–27 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 82%154 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    Leslie Fistel
    Leslie Fistel
    MP124231 • Missing since May 1, 1981 from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 82%Est. 18–27 vs 16
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    Sandy Seligman
    Sandy Seligman
    MP19109 • Missing since Aug 17, 1980 from Miami, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–27 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    83%Moderate
    Paul Egan
    Paul Egan
    MP20414 • Missing since Jul 21, 1975 from Plantation, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–27 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 91%154 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    George Willison
    George Willison
    MP13974 • Missing since Jun 1, 1974 from Miramar, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–27 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%16 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 82%154 lb vs 120–130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    Christopher McCoy
    Christopher McCoy
    MP11244 • Missing since Feb 2, 1979 from Perrine, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–27 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 82%154 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Degnan III
    John Degnan III
    MP20826 • Missing since Nov 2, 1980 from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–27 vs 20
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'10" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Daniel Goldman
    Daniel Goldman
    MP15001 • Missing since Mar 28, 1966 from Surfside, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–27 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Michael Olson
    Michael Olson
    MP17585 • Missing since Dec 1, 1979 from West Palm Beach, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–27 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%66 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Brown 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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