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Case Description

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Hunters found remains in remote desert area.
Date Found: 1988-10-19

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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.

80%Moderate
Dean Thoms
Dean Thoms
MP10683 • Missing since Jul 31, 1987 from Phoenix, Arizona
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–21 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%63 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'7"
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
79%Possible
Jeffrey Petritz
Jeffrey Petritz
MP17233 • Missing since Jul 18, 1985 from Mesa, Arizona
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 17–21 vs 22–23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%52 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Donald Curtiss
Donald Curtiss
MP17759 • Missing since Nov 8, 1969 from Tucson, Arizona
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–21 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%45 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Robert Parks
Robert Parks
MP4665 • Missing since Apr 11, 1974 from Mesa, Arizona
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–21 vs 13 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%52 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
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.