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Case Description

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Victim was discovered hanging by a rope in barn located at Elk River Road & Highway 101, Eureka, CA. Apparent self hanging. Victim was thought to be a transient.
Date Found: 1980-07-12

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Possible Missing Person Matches (2)

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.

76%Possible
Howard Kley
Howard Kley
MP52140 • Missing since Jan 26, 1966 from Coos Bay, Oregon
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 65–75 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 60%177 mi away
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 100%185 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
75%Possible
Charles Bolter
Charles Bolter
MP18054 • Missing since Dec 23, 1972 from Waterford, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 65–75 vs 69 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 47%284 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%185 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

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.