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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 17-22
from Bear Creek Township, Pennsylvania


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Victim Details

Sep 21, 2016

Aug 28, 2024

40646

A-22-79

Adult - Pre 30

17

22

45627

70 inches

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

10

Days

1957

1962

1979

May 28, 1979

Bear Creek Township

Pennsylvania

Luzerne County

No

1

10813

Pennsylvania State Police Troop P

Hanover Township

Pennsylvania

Luzerne County

Edward Urban

Detective

2001 South Valley Parkway, , Hanover Township, Pennsylvania

5708214110

State

Law Enforcement

P01-0058063

May 28, 1979

Brown

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: He was found wearing a black long-sleeved shirt, tan trousers with white pinstripes, white underwear, black socks.
  • Footwear: wearing white socks with black socks over them (2 pair). Black loafers
  • Jewelry: Bracelet was sterling silver (with “Vedon” on the clasp) and the ring was 14K gold (with serpent design) worn on his right little finger. The jewelry was believed to have been made in New York. The bracelet is believed to be AVEDON, however the A appears worn off,.


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Case Description

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Victim was found by two (2) men walking through the woods looking for a fishing hole. The victim was fully clothed except for one of his shoes, which appeared to have fallen off when he was thrown from the road down the embankment.
Date Found: 1979-05-28

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP15764

    • 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.

    83%Moderate
    Eugene Bartlebaugh
    Eugene Bartlebaugh
    MP42782 • Missing since Jun 9, 1976 from Scranton, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–22 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%16 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 87%180 lb vs 150–155 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    82%Moderate
    Paul Mercurio
    Paul Mercurio
    MP54855 • Missing since Nov 24, 1978 from Bardonia, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–22 vs 20
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%89 mi away
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Robert Pedicini
    Robert Pedicini
    MP22066 • Missing since Nov 16, 1978 from Amityville, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–22 vs 19
    Race 100%White
    Location 70%125 mi away
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Andrew Memmelaar
    Andrew Memmelaar
    MP12181 • Missing since Oct 25, 1975 from Jeffersonville, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–22 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%59 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 80%180 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    79%Possible
    Anthony Andrzejewski
    Anthony Andrzejewski
    MP73876 • Missing since Aug 13, 1973 from New Castle, Delaware
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–22 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%105 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 150–180 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Randall Brosius
    Randall Brosius
    MP22270 • Missing since Jan 21, 1977 from Valley View, Pennsylvania
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–22 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%56 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'10" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 70%180 lb vs 135–145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Nicholas Zizzamia
    Nicholas Zizzamia
    MP9874 • Missing since May 12, 1979 from Cherry Hill, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–22 vs 22
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%94 mi away
    TimingFound 2 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 34%180 lb vs 290 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Michael McLaughlin
    Michael McLaughlin
    MP7600 • Missing since Oct 23, 1975 from Syracuse, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–22 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 69%131 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Steven Anderson
    Steven Anderson
    MP3117 • Missing since Apr 7, 1975 from New Lisbon, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–22 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%102 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
    Weight 80%180 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Lawrence Goodman
    Lawrence Goodman
    MP35570 • Missing since Jan 19, 1979 from Park Ridge, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 92%Est. 17–22 vs 16
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%88 mi away
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'10" vs 6'1"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 180 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.

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