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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
from Rathdrum, Idaho


Victim Details

Feb 21, 2023

Aug 22, 2024

45099

220419-314

Adult - Pre 30

61491

74 inches

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 18, 2022

Rathdrum

Idaho

Kootenai County

Unknown

41482

Kootenai County Sheriff's Office

Couer d'Alene

Idaho

Kootenai County

5500 North Government Way, , Couer d'Alene, Idaho

2084461300

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.kcsheriff.com/

22-17577

Brown

1/4 to 3/8 length brown hair around the scalp area

  • Accessories: White BIC lighter
  • Clothing: Gray long sleeve three button thermal Henley shirt over a white t-shirt, dark underwear, Wrangler brand blue jeans size 34x32, and a Mossy Oak brand camouflage pattern belt
  • Clothing: Blue colored flannel button up shirt and a Canyon Guide Outfitters brand denim jacket
  • Footwear: Ankle length AND 1 brand socks and blue/gray Sketcher brand shoes
  • Jewelry: No jewelry or watch was noted on or near the body


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Case Description

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Skeletal remains were discovered in a wooded area near Highway 53 and Greensferry Road near the paintball field in Rathdrum. The decedent is believed to be a male in his late 20s to 30s, approximately 6’2” tall, with short brown hair. Estimates place the time of death around late summer to fall/early winter of 2021.
Date Found: 2022-04-18

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP100479

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (4)

    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.

    77%Possible
    Shawn Rice
    Shawn Rice
    MP19552 • Missing since Nov 18, 1996 from Spokane, Washington
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%24 mi away
    TimingFound 25 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'2" vs 6'0"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jon Cox
    Jon Cox
    MP22476 • Missing since Jul 1, 1996 from Spokane, Washington
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%27 mi away
    TimingFound 26 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'2" vs 6'0"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Brent Slocum
    Brent Slocum
    MP72614 • Missing since Apr 15, 2020 from Spokane, Washington
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 65%Est. 18–32 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%27 mi away
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'2" vs 6'3"
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    76%Possible
    John Akkerman
    John Akkerman
    MP22601 • Missing since Aug 7, 1987 from Spokane, Washington
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%27 mi away
    TimingFound 35 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'2" vs 6'0"
    Hair 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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