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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 45-65
from Queens, New York


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Victim Details

Jul 21, 2009

Jan 12, 2024

5397

Q05-00331

Adult - Pre 70

45

65

9331

64 inches

123 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

1940

1960

2005

Jan 18, 2005

Queens

New York

Queens County

No

1

43622

Office of Chief Medical Examiner New York City

New York

New York

New York County

520 First Avenue, , New York, New York

2124472030

Local

Medical Examiner

Q05-00331

Brown

brown, straight

Blue

Blue

  • Scar/mark: 2 round scars on left ankle, 2 old scars on right knee

  • Clothing: red polo shirt, purple and gray fleece jacket, black raincoat, black knit vest, denim jeans, white socks
  • Footwear: black timberland boots


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Unknown male found lying face up next to a truck trailer in a lot behind of 26-36 Jackson Avenue. EMS arrived and pronounced at the scene. Possible name of Lester Rusty, but this name has not been verified and next of kin has not been located.
Date Found: 2005-01-18

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP5613

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (10)

    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
    David Matthews
    David Matthews
    MP9905 • Missing since Dec 21, 2000 from Manhattan, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%123 lb vs 134 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Frank Giarrizzo
    Frank Giarrizzo
    MP21810 • Missing since Jan 3, 1980 from West Islip, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%26 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 25 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%123 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    Henry Gafforio
    Henry Gafforio
    MP10388 • Missing since Jun 9, 1984 from Staten Island, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%123 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    Robert Wadhams
    Robert Wadhams
    MP3395 • Missing since Nov 30, 2004 from North Canaan, Connecticut
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 67
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%71 mi away
    TimingFound 7 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%123 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    Felix Grullon
    Felix Grullon
    MP1191 • Missing since Apr 13, 2004 from West New York, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 51
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%12 mi away
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 85%123 lb vs 150–155 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Bennis
    John Bennis
    MP39738 • Missing since May 20, 2003 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%87 mi away
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'7"
    Weight 100%123 lb vs 135–150 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    79%Possible
    Edelmirio Becerra
    Edelmirio Becerra
    MP17909 • Missing since Mar 12, 2000 from Englewood, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 55 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 4'11"–5'3"
    Weight 100%123 lb vs 135–195 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Paul Eckert
    Paul Eckert
    MP738 • Missing since Jun 6, 2004 from Harrison, New Jersey
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 59%Est. 45–65 vs 38
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%19 mi away
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 96%123 lb vs 140–145 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    78%Possible
    Daniel Deaner
    Daniel Deaner
    MP21994 • Missing since May 18, 1981 from Central Islip, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%31 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
    Weight 63%123 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    78%Possible
    Rene Olivera
    Rene Olivera
    MP704 • Missing since Oct 9, 1999 from New York City, New York
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 61 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%123 lb vs 117 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Blue 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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