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Subject was found floating in the Chicago River wrapped in a blanket and bound in duct tape.
Date Found: 2003-07-12

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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
Jean Jape
Jean Jape
MP153365 • Missing since Nov 7, 1997 from Illinois, Illinois
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"
Weight 98%147 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
79%Possible
Janice Matney
Janice Matney
MP5437 • Missing since Mar 3, 2002 from Ottawa, Illinois
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%65 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
79%Possible
Christie Cales
Christie Cales
MP2402 • Missing since Mar 11, 1998 from Blue Island, Illinois
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
78%Possible
Maria Montano
Maria Montano
MP14909 • Missing since Jul 7, 1990 from Aurora, Illinois
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'5"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 135–145 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
78%Possible
Lourdes Contreras
Lourdes Contreras
MP11841 • Missing since Aug 1, 2002 from Aurora, Illinois
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 26
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"
Weight 94%147 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
78%Possible
Trista Bultema
Trista Bultema
MP11826 • Missing since May 16, 1999 from Hazel Crest, Illinois
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'1"
Weight 75%147 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
78%Possible
Joan Bernal
Joan Bernal
MP12891 • Missing since Dec 9, 1988 from Joliet, Illinois
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'0"–5'3"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 130–140 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
78%Possible
Candelaria Moreno
Candelaria Moreno
MP1109 • Missing since Mar 27, 2002 from Elkhart, Indiana
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%89 mi away
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%Possible
Bette Horvat
Bette Horvat
MP38513 • Missing since Jun 1, 1960 from Chicago, Illinois
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 43 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'1"–5'3"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 110–135 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
77%Possible
Marcy Andrews
Marcy Andrews
MP32913 • Missing since Feb 14, 1984 from Chicago, Illinois
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 84%147 lb vs 120–125 lb
Hair 60%Black 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.