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Case Description

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Shot by unknown assailant(s); Scattered skeletonized remains found in rural desert area. Shallow grave located with remains scattered about area.
Date Found: 1996-03-29

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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.

82%Moderate
Donald Whalen
Donald Whalen
MP129571 • Missing since Sep 3, 1995 from Fallon, Nevada
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 27–35 vs 31
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
77%Possible
Danney Woosley
Danney Woosley
MP4804 • Missing since Aug 25, 1985 from Reno, Nevada
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 27–35 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%55 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'11"
75%Possible
Gerald Layne
Gerald Layne
MP61535 • Missing since Jan 6, 1961 from Reno, Nevada
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 27–35 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%55 mi away, same state
TimingFound 35 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
75%Possible
Stuart Garbowitz
Stuart Garbowitz
MP3893 • Missing since Mar 25, 1982 from Truckee, California
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 27–35 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%52 mi away
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"

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.