Crime Solvers Central
Crime Solvers Central
298 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
⚠️ Warning: Viewer Discretion Advised
Click Image to see ⚠️

Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 30-39
from Las Vegas, Nevada


Victim Details

Jun 30, 2007

Jul 28, 2020

1224

89-01224

Adult - Pre 40

30

39

2054

71 inches

223 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

1950

1959

1989

Jun 1, 1989

Las Vegas

Nevada

Clark County

89030

1

1008

North Las Vegas Police Department

North Las Vegas

Nevada

Clark County

3525 West Cheyenne Avenue, Suite 102, North Las Vegas, Nevada

7026331773

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com/departments/police/detective_bureau.php

N/A

Brown

Brown, with slight graying, 1 1/2" long

N/A

Brown

Brown

  • Scar/mark: Old contusions were noted to the left shoulder, right forearm, and right leg.

  • Clothing: Gray-brown long sleeved, buttoned shirt, blue jeans, Hanes white briefs
  • Clothing: N/A
  • Eyewear: N/A
  • Footwear: White Reebok tennis shoes
  • Jewelry: N/A


Area Recovered:

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
On 06/01/1989, an Amtrack Train was traveling northbound near Craig Road and Donavon Way when the train engineer saw this person lying on the railroad tracks and attempted an emergency stop, but could not avoid hitting him.
Date Found: 1989-06-01

Links to Additional Sources (1)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP308

    • 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.

    82%Moderate
    Robert Arcaris
    Robert Arcaris
    MP21376 • Missing since Oct 12, 1987 from Las Vegas, Nevada
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–39 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 0%223 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    81%Moderate
    John Smith Jr.
    John Smith Jr.
    MP73643 • Missing since Nov 13, 1972 from Las Vegas, Nevada
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–39 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 30%223 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Donald Cowan
    Donald Cowan
    MP28352 • Missing since Dec 21, 1982 from Las Vegas, Nevada
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 90%Est. 30–39 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 53%223 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    81%Moderate
    Gordon Miklethun
    Gordon Miklethun
    MP23095 • Missing since Jan 19, 1986 from Las Vegas, Nevada
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–39 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 71%223 lb vs 170–180 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    Robert LaPergola, Jr.
    Robert LaPergola, Jr.
    MP23008 • Missing since Apr 26, 1987 from Death Valley, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–39 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%103 mi away
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 72%223 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    79%Possible
    Mark Weller
    Mark Weller
    MP21155 • Missing since Nov 26, 1985 from Kingman, Arizona
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–39 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%93 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%223 lb vs 235 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    78%Possible
    Scott Petersen
    Scott Petersen
    MP29842 • Missing since Nov 4, 1987 from Las Vegas, Nevada
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–39 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 36%5'11" vs 6'4"
    Weight 100%223 lb vs 150–250 lb
    78%Possible
    Edward Shea
    Edward Shea
    MP17994 • Missing since Oct 20, 1985 from Las Vegas, Nevada
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 76%Est. 30–39 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 53%223 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Oleary
    John Oleary
    MP163109 • Missing since Jan 1, 1933 from Boulder City, Nevada
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–39 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%23 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 56 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 96%223 lb vs 180–200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    77%Possible
    Pavel Kocsis
    Pavel Kocsis
    MP19580 • Missing since Oct 17, 1982 from Las Vegas, Nevada
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–39 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'11" vs 5'7"
    Weight 0%223 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown 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.

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (0)

    Other Unidentified Persons Cases from Las Vegas, Nevada

    Unidentified: 2017-08-12
    The decedent was dropped off at Destinations Senior Living by an unknown family member on 7/7/17. ...Read More

    Unidentified: 1990-02-19
    A UMC employee discovered the decedent wrapped in a blanket, inside a white plastic bag with ...Read More

    Unidentified: 2004-09-03
    The decedent was a patient at Valley Hospital whom died without ever being identified. ...Read More

    Unidentified: 1994-06-09
    County employees, working in the area, found this apparently homeless person lying in the desert ...Read More

    Unidentified: 1997-03-04
    This apparent homeless person was discovered in the desert area behind the Bank of America Bank ...Read More

    Unidentified: 1993-12-29
    The decedent's decomposing body was located in a bathtub within an abandoned residence. ...Read More

    Unidentified: 2021-12-07
    Decedent was located in a makeshift shelter between 2 concrete barriers, shielded by cardboard boxes ...Read More