206 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Case Description
Any updates on this case? Let us know!
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
Links to Additional Sources (0)
See any mistakes? Let us know!
Victim Details

Wayne Joseph Dukett

Male

White / Caucasian

Orange County

CA

1971-10-05

30

Wayne

Joseph Dukett

11/21/2025