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Two passerbys discovered the decedent lying in a dirt patch under a cluster of trees in a desert area at the rear of the Flamingo West Apartments. He had been seen in the area by residents for the past 2 days.
Date Found: 1995-06-12

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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
Gordon Miklethun
Gordon Miklethun
MP23095 • Missing since Jan 19, 1986 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 84%6'2" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 97%150 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
80%Moderate
Gabriel Vincent
Gabriel Vincent
MP20427 • Missing since Nov 15, 1979 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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Sex ✓Male
Age 93%Est. 45–55 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 5'0"–6'3"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 120–240 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
80%Moderate
James Shaw
James Shaw
MP17935 • Missing since May 4, 1971 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'2"
Weight 70%150 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
David Goldberg
David Goldberg
MP141407 • Missing since Sep 24, 1992 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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Sex ✓Male
Age 91%Est. 45–55 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%6'2" vs 6'0"
Weight 79%150 lb vs 189 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
79%Possible
William Facteau
William Facteau
MP91871 • Missing since Nov 1, 1993 from Golden Valley, Arizona
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 81%79 mi away
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 84%6'2" vs 6'0"
Weight 96%150 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
78%Possible
Scott Petersen
Scott Petersen
MP29842 • Missing since Nov 4, 1987 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 45–55 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%6'2" vs 6'4"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 150–250 lb
78%Possible
Donald Cowan
Donald Cowan
MP28352 • Missing since Dec 21, 1982 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 52%6'2" vs 5'10"
Weight 96%150 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Robert Arcaris
Robert Arcaris
MP21376 • Missing since Oct 12, 1987 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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Sex ✓Male
Age 91%Est. 45–55 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 52%6'2" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Hyman Wolfe
Hyman Wolfe
MP73672 • Missing since Sep 14, 1979 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 68%6'2" vs 5'11"
Weight 35%150 lb vs 240 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Smith Jr.
John Smith Jr.
MP73643 • Missing since Nov 13, 1972 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 52%6'2" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 160 lb
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.