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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 30-40
from Portland, Oregon


Victim Details

Mar 10, 2012

Oct 11, 2022

8028

97-1661

Adult - Pre 40

30

40

13929

73 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

Weeks

1957

1967

1997

Jun 6, 1997

Portland

Oregon

Multnomah County

1

, , ,

Brown

Dark brown

brown

Unknown

Unknown

  • Accessories: Yellow pocket knife Old style metal cigarette lighter Red bandana-type handkerchief in left hip pocket
  • Clothing: Brown leather parka Cotton knit sweater, light colored background with black horizontally oriented discontinuous stripes Blue denim jeans, WRANGLER brand, size 33x32 with brown leather belt Oxford-type black shoes with lug soles, size 11M White athletic socks HANES brand brief-style underwear Short sleeve light colored T-shirt with left front patch pocket
  • Jewelry: TIMEX brand watch, on left wrist


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An unidentified white male was found in the Willamette River by a passing tugboat on June 6, 1997. The body was recovered between the St. Johns' and Railroad bridges.
Date Found: 1997-06-06

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP9987

    • 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.

    83%Moderate
    Stephen Yarbrough
    Stephen Yarbrough
    MP25679 • Missing since Nov 18, 1993 from Portland, Oregon
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'1" vs 5'11"
    Weight 99%160 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Grant Schmidt
    Grant Schmidt
    MP84291 • Missing since Apr 7, 1989 from Beaverton, Oregon
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'1" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Jarvis Sayler
    Jarvis Sayler
    MP59028 • Missing since Oct 1, 1988 from Vancouver, Washington
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
    Weight 98%160 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    82%Moderate
    Kevin Smith
    Kevin Smith
    MP25514 • Missing since Dec 25, 1989 from Portland, Oregon
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'1" vs 5'11"
    Weight 83%160 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    James Harvey
    James Harvey
    MP30776 • Missing since May 29, 1994 from Pacific City, Oregon
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 90%Est. 30–40 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%66 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 160–165 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Gerald Schroeder
    Gerald Schroeder
    MP27407 • Missing since May 29, 1983 from Portland, Oregon
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 69%160 lb vs 220–250 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Michael Simmons
    Michael Simmons
    MP14415 • Missing since Aug 23, 1995 from Scotts Mills, Oregon
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 84%6'1" vs 5'11"
    Weight 72%160 lb vs 210 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    80%Moderate
    Timothy Moreau
    Timothy Moreau
    MP21377 • Missing since Jan 22, 1990 from Portland, Oregon
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 84%Est. 30–40 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    80%Moderate
    John Sallee
    John Sallee
    MP7936 • Missing since Nov 1, 1994 from Mill City, Oregon
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%53 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%6'1" vs 5'10"
    Weight 99%160 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    James Dimick
    James Dimick
    MP8654 • Missing since Nov 22, 1989 from Portland, Oregon
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%4 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
    Weight 55%160 lb vs 230 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond

    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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