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Remains found off the side of a rural highway in a ditch. Believed to have been dumped there late 12/15/61 or early 12/16/61. Multiple injuries consistent with being beaten noted.
Date Found: 1961-12-16

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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.

77%Possible
Beverly Sharpman
Beverly Sharpman
MP7034 • Missing since Sep 11, 1947 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 15–18 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 66%146 mi away
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'0"–5'6"
Weight 100%95 lb vs 100–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Helga Kaserer
Helga Kaserer
can2014005187 • Missing since Dec 29, 1960 from Toronto, Ontario
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Sex ✓Female
Age 88%Est. 15–18 vs 13
Race 100%White
Location 25%Different state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"
Weight 99%95 lb vs 106 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Clothing: both mention coat, cloth

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.