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The decedent met a man at a restaurant in Downtown San Diego and asked if he knew of a place where he could get a room for the night. The man offered for him to stay in his hotel room for $2.50 which was the registration fee. The decedent stayed the night and was found the next morning deceased.
Date Found: 1976-10-09

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Possible Missing Person Matches (2)

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.

82%Moderate
Richard Plechner
Richard Plechner
MP18056 • Missing since Jul 25, 1975 from Huntington Beach, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%81 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 65%176 lb vs 240 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
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. 25–35 vs 15 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%76 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 77%176 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Hazel 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.