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Wayne Joseph Dukette, a 30-year-old gay Caucasian male, was found deceased on October 5, 1971, near Ortega Highway in southern Orange County, California. His nude and decomposing body was discovered in a ravine, with no clothing or identification present. Due to the advanced state of decomposition, the coroner was unable to determine an exact cause of death, though a high blood alcohol content suggested alcohol poisoning as a possible factor.
At the time of his death, Dukette was employ ...Read More
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Wayne Joseph Dukett
Male
White / Caucasian
Orange County
CA
1971-10-05
30
Wayne
Joseph Dukett
11/21/2025

