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Case Description

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These skeletal remains were found in wooded area off of Summer Avenue in Memphis, TN near the Loosahatchie River. The remains are completely skeletonized. A duffel bag with personal items were found close to the remains. None of the personal items had any identifying characteristics. The decedent may have been homeless and living in the woods.
Date Found: 2012-10-21

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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.

79%Possible
Matthew Pendergrast
Matthew Pendergrast
MP563 • Missing since Dec 1, 2000 from Memphis, Tennessee
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
77%Possible
Gary Boutilier
Gary Boutilier
MP75707 • Missing since Jun 17, 1978 from Millington, Tennessee
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 34 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–6'3"
77%Possible
Marty Eddings
Marty Eddings
MP11446 • Missing since Nov 25, 1995 from Osceola, Arkansas
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
75%Possible
Kevin Raney
Kevin Raney
MP98086 • Missing since Dec 19, 1988 from Millington, Tennessee
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 15–25 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'6"
75%Possible
Christopher Mittendorf
Christopher Mittendorf
MP10779 • Missing since Jul 27, 2006 from Savannah, Tennessee
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%102 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'4"–5'6"

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.