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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 40-50
from Donegal, Pennsylvania


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Victim Details

May 11, 2020

Oct 24, 2022

44269

Adult - Pre 60

40

50

46947

65 inches

70 inches

140 lbs

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

1921

1932

1971

1972

Feb 18, 1972

Donegal

Pennsylvania

Washington County

No

28542

Pennsylvania State Police

Eighty Four

Pennsylvania

Washington County

James Petrosky

Trooper

150 Route 519, , Eighty Four, Pennsylvania

7242235200

State

Law Enforcement

https://www.psp.pa.gov/troop%20directory/Pages/Troop-B.aspx

B01-60121

Brown

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: Victim was clothed in a long sleeve french cuff tie-dyed shirt size 16 green in color and green flared bottom dress pants size: w 32, L 29, jockey shorts black belt. The Victim was not wearing any socks or shoes.
  • Other: Near the Victim's remains was a bedspread,blanket, and sheet that were rolled into a ball 25 feet from the body recovery site.


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Case Description

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On 02/18/1972 a badly decomposed body was discovered along route 40 Donegal Township Washington County Pennsylvania. The time of death is estimated at 8 to 10 weeks prior to discovery. It is believed the victim died as the result of a gunshot wound to his torso by a small caliber weapon possibly a 22. Also recovered near the Victim's remains was a bedspread,blanket, and sheet that were rolled into a ball 25 feet from the body recovery site.
Date Found: 1972-02-18

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP69233

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (5)

    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
    Paul Bilodeau
    Paul Bilodeau
    MP55150 • Missing since Feb 12, 1972 from Elwood City, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 41
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%51 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 days after last seen
    Height 84%5'5"–5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%140–170 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    80%Moderate
    William Higgins
    William Higgins
    MP40945 • Missing since Apr 1, 1969 from McKeesport, Pennsylvania
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 84%Est. 40–50 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%36 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'9"–6'0"
    Weight 100%140–170 lb vs 170–185 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    78%Possible
    Gene Stees
    Gene Stees
    MP139693 • Missing since Feb 21, 1970 from Columbus, Ohio
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 68%134 mi away
    TimingFound 24 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%140–170 lb vs 163 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    76%Possible
    James Wilson
    James Wilson
    MP62284 • Missing since Jan 28, 1970 from Cleveland, Ohio
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 70%125 mi away
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5"–5'10" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    Weight 100%140–170 lb vs 180–220 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    76%Possible
    James Brady
    James Brady
    MP17337 • Missing since Sep 1, 1965 from Logan, West Virginia
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 59%178 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 100%140–170 lb vs 145–160 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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