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A man was walking his dog along the beach when he saw the decedent in the sand at the water line.
Date Found: 1979-11-14

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Possible Missing Person Matches (8)

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
Vincent Sclafani
Vincent Sclafani
MP25080 • Missing since Dec 6, 1978 from Long Beach, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 20–30 vs 19
Race 100%White
Location 79%87 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 5'9"–6'3"
Weight 100%168 lb vs 170–200 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
81%Moderate
Paul Fuchs
Paul Fuchs
MP9440 • Missing since Dec 12, 1976 from Long Beach, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%86 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'3"–6'4"
Weight 100%168 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
Kenneth Byram
Kenneth Byram
MP24274 • Missing since Nov 1, 1979 from Los Angeles, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 24
Race 100%White
Location 74%105 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 days after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'2"
Weight 96%168 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
78%Possible
John Butler
John Butler
MP1753 • Missing since Aug 21, 1961 from Newport Beach, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 15 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%70 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'1"
Weight 88%168 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Richard Plechner
Richard Plechner
MP18056 • Missing since Jul 25, 1975 from Huntington Beach, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 20–30 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%75 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'1"
Weight 56%168 lb vs 240 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Edward Champagne
Edward Champagne
MP13277 • Missing since Dec 1, 1979 from Los Angeles, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 20
Race 100%White
Location 74%105 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 84%6'2" vs 6'0"
Weight 71%168 lb vs 135 lb
76%Possible
Jesse Work
Jesse Work
MP7000 • Missing since Feb 6, 1959 from Hemet, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%68 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'3"
Weight 88%168 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
75%Possible
Craig Steven Stompro
Craig Steven Stompro
CP999656012 • Missing since Aug 4, 1978 from Alameda County, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Weight 100%168 lb vs 170 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.