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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 25-35
from Holland, Michigan


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Victim Details

Feb 19, 2021

Jan 26, 2023

39505

79-MOT-28a

Adult - Pre 40

25

35

53761

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 27, 1979

Lake Michigan Shoreline

Holland

Michigan

Ottawa County

49424

No

36023

Ottawa County Sheriff's Office

West Olive

Michigan

Ottawa County

Allison Anderson

Detective

12220 Fillmore Street, , West Olive, Michigan

6167384680

County

Law Enforcement

20157-79, 1979-12270001

Dec 27, 1979

Unknown

a few blackish pubic hairs were noted in the autopsy.

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: A few shreds of 2 shirts were located on the body. All other clothing was missing. No additional photos or descriptions of the clothing pieces are available.


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Case Description

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This unidentified body was discovered along the Lake Michigan shoreline in Ottawa County on 12/27/1979. The body showed evidence of submersion in waster for some extended period of time. To evidence of traumatic injury could be found at autopsy. The body was that of a Caucasian male, approximately 25-35 years of age. Due to advance decomposition, very few physical attributes are available. The victim was uncircumcised.
Date Found: 1979-12-27

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP78077

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (1)

    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.

    78%Possible
    Henry Blair Iii
    Henry Blair Iii
    MP130623 • Missing since Aug 12, 1977 from Kalamazoo, Michigan
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%43 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 130–190 lb

    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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