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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 15-25
from Coronado, California


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Victim Details

Nov 27, 2022

Apr 26, 2023

44757

1977-1975

Adult - Pre 20

15

25

60860

71 inches

136 lbs

White / Caucasian

Multiple

Male

1952

1962

1977

Sep 11, 1977

Approx. .5 mile south of Leyte Rd., approx. 250 yards west of State Highway 75

Coronado

California

San Diego County

92118

Unknown

40983

Coronado Police Department

Coronado

California

San Diego County

700 Orange Avenue, , Coronado, California

6195227350

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.coronado.ca.us/government/departments_divisions/police_services

Brown

Brown

Brown

  • Tattoo: There were a number of crude tattoos located as follows: on the right cheek slightly below the lateral corner of the eye, a small circle; on the right hand between the thumb and index finger "Pancho"; on the left deltoid a large cross; between the left thumb and index finger a small cross with a mark above each arm; at the base of the left thumb a small anchor; on the left index, middle and ring fingers is what appeared to be the letters Vx, Rx, and the number 13.


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The decedent was found on the sand of Orange Beach #1 at the Naval Amphibious Base on Coronado.
Date Found: 1977-09-11

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP97678

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (4)

    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.

    79%Possible
    John Butler
    John Butler
    MP1753 • Missing since Aug 21, 1961 from Newport Beach, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 15 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%77 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
    Weight 100%136 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Fred Comstock
    Fred Comstock
    MP61579 • Missing since Sep 1, 1975 from Yosemite National Park, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 37%381 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"–6'1"
    Weight 100%136 lb vs 150–165 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jay Calvin Pringle
    Jay Calvin Pringle
    CP999655779 • Missing since Apr 19, 1977 from Gardena, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 17
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Weight 100%136 lb vs 150 lb
    75%Possible
    Darryl Norman Gundrum
    Darryl Norman Gundrum
    can2017056566 • Missing since May 1, 1970 from Sherwood Park, Alberta
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 25%Different state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 85%136 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    Physical features: Tattoo: anchor, arm

    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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