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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 45-70
from Tacoma, Washington


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Victim Details

Jul 11, 2022

May 10, 2024

44695

221712

Adult - Pre 70

45

70

59708

63 inches

185 lbs

White / Caucasian

Multiple

Male

1952

1977

2022

Jun 21, 2022

Tacoma

Washington

Pierce County

No

1

39856

Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office

Tacoma

Washington

Pierce County

3619 Pacific Avenue, , Tacoma, Washington

2537986494

County

Medical Examiner

221712

Jun 21, 2022

Gray or Partially Gray

Thin, crewcut

Unknown

Unknown

  • Tattoo: No tattoos

  • Clothing: Blue hooded sweatshirt, gray/green flannel shirt, dark blue shirt, blue sweatpants, black sneakers


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Case Description

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Found deceased in a vacant field in Tacoma, WA by passersby. A backpack with personal items was found near the decedent. A wallet with only money was found.
Date Found: 2022-06-21

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP93227

    • 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.

    79%Possible
    Ramon Moore
    Ramon Moore
    MP15090 • Missing since Apr 12, 2012 from Tacoma, Washington
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 55 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%185 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    79%Possible
    Mark Lanning
    Mark Lanning
    MP11921 • Missing since Jul 9, 2009 from Orting, Washington
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"–5'8"
    Weight 100%185 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Benjamin Munoz
    Benjamin Munoz
    MP11878 • Missing since Apr 29, 2011 from Tukwila, Washington
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%185 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    78%Possible
    James Schmidt
    James Schmidt
    MP4905 • Missing since Sep 17, 2009 from Seattle, Washington
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
    Weight 96%185 lb vs 210 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    78%Possible
    William Walburn
    William Walburn
    MP151302 • Missing since Apr 1, 2021 from Seattle, Washington
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'3" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%185 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Johnston
    John Johnston
    MP68466 • Missing since Oct 15, 2019 from Port Orchard, Washington
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%20 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'3" vs 5'6"
    Weight 81%185 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
    77%Possible
    Daniel Turpin
    Daniel Turpin
    MP7496 • Missing since Jul 28, 1989 from Lakewood, Washington
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 33 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'0"–5'10"
    Weight 100%185 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Ace Anderson
    Ace Anderson
    MP2874 • Missing since Jan 24, 2003 from Lakebay, Washington
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 67 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'0"–5'10"
    Weight 100%185 lb vs 160–170 lb
    76%Possible
    Kevin Carpenter
    Kevin Carpenter
    MP7697 • Missing since Apr 13, 2002 from Lacey, Washington
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%23 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"–6'3"
    Weight 100%185 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Douglas Anderson
    Douglas Anderson
    MP94023 • Missing since Jun 14, 2022 from Marysville, Washington
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 66
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%57 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 days after last seen
    Height 36%5'3" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%185 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray

    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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