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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 18-25
from Portland, Oregon


Victim Details

Jan 1, 2014

Sep 16, 2024

8110

98-0466

Adult - Pre 30

18

25

14008

67 inches

160 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

1973

1980

1998

Feb 16, 1998

Portland

Oregon

Multnomah County

1

41390

Oregon State Police - State Medical Examiners Office

Clackamas

Oregon

Clackamas County

13309 Southeast 84th Avenue Suite 100, , Clackamas, Oregon

9716738200

State

Medical Examiner

98-0466

Black

Black, slightly wavy, ~3 inches on top and short along sides and back

dark brown

Brown

Brown

  • Tattoo: Left arm: flame (unclear as to the location) Left leg: flame (unclear as to the location)


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Case Description

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A slender Hispanic male, appearing to be in his late teens or early 20's, collapsed outside of a Portland homeless shelter after being seen injecting something in his arm. He was transported to OHSU and was in a coma for 2 weeks before life support was removed. He had no identification and none of the witnesses of his collapse could identify him by name.
Date Found: 1998-02-16

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP11914

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (7)

    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.

    83%Moderate
    Jesus Vazquez Silva
    Jesus Vazquez Silva
    MP26766 • Missing since Oct 26, 1997 from Terrebonne, Oregon
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 23
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 73%108 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Marti Hetzell
    Marti Hetzell
    MP6183 • Missing since Aug 25, 1989 from Orchards, Washington
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%13 mi away
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
    Weight 74%160 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Monty Crouter
    Monty Crouter
    MP37403 • Missing since Feb 15, 1991 from Portland, Oregon
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 22 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 90%160 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 10%Black vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Brian Page
    Brian Page
    MP6482 • Missing since Jan 12, 1975 from Portland, Oregon
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 16 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 23 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 91%160 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Francisco Mendoza
    Francisco Mendoza
    MP53781 • Missing since Jun 8, 1994 from Toppenish, Washington
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 77%Est. 18–25 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 69%129 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 150–180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Darold Stryffeler
    Darold Stryffeler
    MP21056 • Missing since Jul 19, 1986 from Gaston, Oregon
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 20 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 97%23 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'4"–5'6"
    Weight 90%160 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    75%Possible
    Joseph Babcock
    Joseph Babcock
    MP158933 • Missing since May 11, 1997 from Stayton, Oregon
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 22
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 89%49 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'7" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown 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.

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