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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 40-60
from , Florida


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Victim Details

Mar 20, 2017

Jun 6, 2024

19248

1981-1436

Adult - Pre 60

40

60

28477

66 inches

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

1921

1941

1981

May 10, 1981

Florida

Miami-Dade County

1

41528

District 11 Miami-Dade County Medical Examiners Office

Miami

Florida

Miami-Dade County

1851 NW 10 Avenue, , Miami, Florida

3055452400

County

Medical Examiner

1981-1436

Black

  • Accessories: Blue and purple striped white handkerchief found in pant pocket
  • Clothing: -Long blue work pants -White vinyl belt -Button-down short-sleeve shirt with beach scene on front and back -White underwear -Maroon socks
  • Footwear: Brown shoes with 2 inch heel


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Decedent found in canal at SW 168 St and 197 Ave in rural Dade County.
Date Found: 1981-05-10

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP16452

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (3)

    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
    Richard Ruest
    Richard Ruest
    MP12166 • Missing since Oct 11, 1979 from Miami, Florida
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%31 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 150–155 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Joseph Rybak
    Joseph Rybak
    MP115602 • Missing since Dec 28, 1979 from Sunrise, Florida
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%49 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 76%140 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Benjamin Dobson
    Benjamin Dobson
    MP17583 • Missing since Dec 15, 1980 from West Palm Beach, Florida
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 59
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%88 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 51%140 lb vs 205 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray

    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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