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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 25-35
from Portland, Oregon


Victim Details

Mar 12, 2012

Jan 12, 2024

42970

96-0557

Adult - Pre 40

25

35

13936

62 inches

130 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

1

Hours

1961

1971

1996

Feb 19, 1996

Portland

Oregon

Multnomah County

1

, , ,

Black

Black, curly, shoulder length

black

Brown

Brown

  • Accessories: Black Timex wristwatch
  • Clothing: Tan/cream thermal lined jacket, J.C. PENNEY brand Long-sleeved brown shirt, GENO brand Gray trousers, BUGLE BOY brand, waist size 28 Brown belt Blue swimming trunks, PRO SPIRIT brand, size 30 Gray and black socks Black shoes, size 8 1/2
  • Footwear: Black shoes, 8 1/2


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Case Description

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This Hispanic male, appearing to be in his mid-20's to early 30's, ran in front of a speeding ambulance at 4:43 a.m. on February 19, 1996. Efforts to identify this individual have been unsuccessful.
Date Found: 1996-02-19

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP9996

    • 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.

    80%Moderate
    Marti Hetzell
    Marti Hetzell
    MP6183 • Missing since Aug 25, 1989 from Orchards, Washington
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 94%Est. 25–35 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%13 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Francisco Mendoza
    Francisco Mendoza
    MP53781 • Missing since Jun 8, 1994 from Toppenish, Washington
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 69%129 mi away
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"
    Weight 96%130 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. 25–35 vs 20 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 97%23 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"–5'6"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    75%Possible
    Augustine Gomez
    Augustine Gomez
    MP18168 • Missing since Dec 25, 1985 from Othello, Washington
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 57%191 mi away
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 110–120 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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