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Remains consist of only a head found floating in the ocean at the same time other deceased Cubans were found. Suspected of being Cuban.
Date Found: 2002-08-23

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Possible Missing Person Matches (8)

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.

80%Moderate
Michael Elkins
Michael Elkins
MP102334 • Missing since Jan 12, 1998 from Jupiter, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
79%Possible
Michael Gibbs
Michael Gibbs
MP23088 • Missing since Apr 25, 1998 from Melbourne, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%53 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'7"
78%Possible
John Claypool
John Claypool
MP102336 • Missing since Jan 12, 1998 from Jupiter, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
78%Possible
Gregg Haskell
Gregg Haskell
MP29401 • Missing since Apr 21, 1985 from Stuart, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–5'8"
78%Possible
Matthew Pettersen
Matthew Pettersen
MP20104 • Missing since Sep 24, 2000 from Delray Beach, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
76%Possible
John Bolden
John Bolden
MP13786 • Missing since Feb 27, 1998 from Miramar, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%94 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'7"
75%Possible
Lonnie Rodriguez
Lonnie Rodriguez
MP24829 • Missing since Apr 14, 1998 from Tampa, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 70%125 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–5'8"
75%Possible
Raul Diaz
Raul Diaz
MP13776 • Missing since Jan 13, 1998 from Miami, Florida
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 71%120 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"

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.