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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 50-70
from Austin, Texas


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Victim Details

Oct 16, 2008

Feb 15, 2024

8656

08-1068

Adult - Pre 70

50

70

14781

68 inches

120 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

2

Weeks

1938

1958

2008

Apr 29, 2008

Austin

Texas

Travis County

78744

1

7084

Austin Police Department

Austin

Texas

Travis County

715 East 8th Street, , Austin, Texas

5129745250

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.austintexas.gov/department/police

08-1201103

  • Clothing: black socks, white shirt, denim jeans, black belt
  • Clothing: From deleted duplicate NamUs record: "White polo style shirt, blue jean painter pants."
  • Footwear: velcro athletic shoes (unknown size)
  • Footwear: From deleted duplicate NamUs record UP2949: "Velcro shoes blue straps."


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Case Description

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Severely decomposed remains were found in a creek bed behind a golf course.
Date Found: 2008-04-29

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP2723

    • 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
    Robert Canuelle
    Robert Canuelle
    MP77717 • Missing since Oct 3, 2003 from Austin, Texas
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 70%120 lb vs 160 lb
    76%Possible
    John Whatley
    John Whatley
    MP63571 • Missing since Jan 27, 1976 from Bastrop, Texas
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 83%Est. 50–70 vs 73 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%26 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 32 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 100%120 lb vs 130–140 lb
    76%Possible
    Dennis Mitchell
    Dennis Mitchell
    MP137924 • Missing since Oct 25, 1998 from Killeen, Texas
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%66 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    Weight 99%120 lb vs 135–150 lb
    75%Possible
    Jasper Williamson
    Jasper Williamson
    MP42964 • Missing since Apr 1, 2008 from Humble, Texas
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 53
    Race 100%White
    Location 65%148 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 87%120 lb vs 145–155 lb
    75%Possible
    Raul Ruelas
    Raul Ruelas
    MP7984 • Missing since Dec 26, 1997 from San Antonio, Texas
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%70 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%120 lb vs 130–140 lb

    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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