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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 50-70
from Portland, Oregon


Victim Details

Mar 10, 2012

Sep 16, 2024

8030

98-157

Adult - Pre 70

50

70

13931

66 inches

115 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

Days

1928

1948

1998

Jan 16, 1998

Portland

Oregon

Multnomah County

1

6728

Portland Police Bureau

Portland

Oregon

Multnomah County

1111 Southwest 2nd Avenue, , Portland, Oregon

5038230400

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/549803

98-5267

Gray or Partially Gray

Gray with red hair interspersed

Blue

Blue

  • Accessories: WHITE STAG brand green and purple backpack
  • Clothing: WRANGLER brand blue denim jeans with patches on both knees, basket weave black leather belt NIKE ankle high hiking boots, size 7.5 white athletic socks navy blue colored wool duffel coat green pull-over long sleeve shirt
  • Footwear: NIKE brand ankle high hiking boots, size 7.5


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Case Description

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The body of a very malnourished white male was found by a dog walker on the morning of January 16, 1998, near Powers Marine Park off of SW Macadam by the first set of park benches in the Sellwood area. The man had a full beard, graying with red interspersed. he most likely had red hair in his earlier years.
Date Found: 1998-01-16

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP9989

    • 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.

    80%Moderate
    Paul Housel
    Paul Housel
    MP38831 • Missing since Jul 24, 1988 from Portland, Oregon
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 71%Est. 50–70 vs 75 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 86%115 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    79%Possible
    Robert Plumb
    Robert Plumb
    MP105857 • Missing since Jun 3, 1984 from Unknown, Oregon
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 55 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 61%115 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    79%Possible
    Timothy Aamoth
    Timothy Aamoth
    MP20668 • Missing since Jan 1, 1973 from Portland, Oregon
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 25 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'10"
    Weight 76%115 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    78%Possible
    Lester Patten
    Lester Patten
    MP19928 • Missing since Apr 11, 1997 from Vancouver, Washington
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 48
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 49%115 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Charles Lloyd
    Charles Lloyd
    MP20168 • Missing since Dec 4, 1974 from Banks, Oregon
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 67 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%23 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 23 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'0"–5'5"
    Weight 100%115 lb vs 125–225 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    77%Possible
    Louis Lakin
    Louis Lakin
    MP65312 • Missing since Jan 6, 1928 from Gresham, Oregon
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 70 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 80%115 lb vs 145–155 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    76%Possible
    Peter Bancarz
    Peter Bancarz
    MP85999 • Missing since Dec 28, 1966 from Portland, Oregon
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 31 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 68%115 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
    76%Possible
    Paul St. Claire
    Paul St. Claire
    MP20041 • Missing since Apr 23, 1996 from West Linn, Oregon
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
    Weight 65%115 lb vs 160–175 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
    75%Possible
    Norman Griffiths
    Norman Griffiths
    MP40996 • Missing since May 6, 1996 from Snohomish, Washington
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 61%169 mi away
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%115 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    75%Possible
    Donald Koenig
    Donald Koenig
    MP28243 • Missing since Apr 25, 1996 from Port Orchard, Washington
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 57 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%141 mi away
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 73%115 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

    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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