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Case Description

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On January 14, 1977, approximately 103 feet from the center line on the west side of Wire Road in Tuskegee, Alabama, a partially clothed skeleton was found in a wooden area. The skeletal remains were found approximately 1/2 mile from the Macon-Lee County line. All major bones were present with the exception of a few carpal and tarsal bones.
Date Found: 1977-01-14

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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.

78%Possible
Ricky Olsen
Ricky Olsen
MP28694 • Missing since Jul 4, 1975 from Tallahassee, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 63%161 mi away
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'0" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 100%135–155 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Heflin
John Heflin
MP19897 • Missing since Nov 21, 1968 from Starkville, Mississippi
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 56%194 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'0" vs 5'6"–6'0"
Weight 100%135–155 lb vs 160–185 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Richard Henry Jones
Richard Henry Jones
can2016010572 • Missing since Sep 1, 1975 from Brantford, Ontario
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 25%Different state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 93%135–155 lb vs 179 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Clothing: both mention jean, cotton
75%Possible
Edward Michael Krantz
Edward Michael Krantz
can2006007899 • Missing since Aug 23, 1975 from Kincardine, Ontario
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 25%Different state
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%135–155 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Clothing: both mention cotton, sock

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.