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Decedent found in the open desert of Kern County in a shallow grave.
Date Found: 1981-05-07

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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.

81%Moderate
Harold Melching
Harold Melching
MP34881 • Missing since Sep 8, 1980 from Adelanto, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 37
Race 100%White
Location 74%103 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'10" vs 5'6"–5'10"
Weight 94%145–165 lb vs 190–200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
Robert Sotelo
Robert Sotelo
MP25116 • Missing since Aug 25, 1978 from Oxnard, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%91 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'10" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%145–165 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Higham
John Higham
MP17748 • Missing since Jun 24, 1980 from Los Angeles, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 25–40 vs 24
Race 100%White
Location 74%106 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 68%5'7"–5'10" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%145–165 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Arthur Estes
Arthur Estes
MP61622 • Missing since May 24, 1976 from Yosemite National Park, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 61%168 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%145–165 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Daniel Shrock
Daniel Shrock
MP2969 • Missing since Jan 1, 1979 from Bakersfield, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 78%Est. 25–40 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7"–5'10" vs 5'3"–5'4"
Weight 100%145–165 lb vs 135–150 lb
76%Possible
Larry Elmerick
Larry Elmerick
MP105351 • Missing since May 30, 1969 from Bishop, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 69%132 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 85%145–165 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Jeffrey Cullimore
Jeffrey Cullimore
MP86082 • Missing since Jul 16, 1966 from Fort Irwin, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 70%124 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'10" vs 5'8"
Weight 85%145–165 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Fred Comstock
Fred Comstock
MP61579 • Missing since Sep 1, 1975 from Yosemite National Park, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 97%Est. 25–40 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 61%168 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'10" vs 5'11"–6'1"
Weight 100%145–165 lb vs 150–165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Richard Oldfield
Richard Oldfield
MP148544 • Missing since Oct 5, 1968 from Kings Canyon, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%92 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'10" vs 5'10"–5'11"
Weight 100%145–165 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
75%Possible
Bruce Brown
Bruce Brown
MP104523 • Missing since Jun 1, 1979 from Nevada City, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 46%286 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%145–165 lb vs 135 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.