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Unidentified Uncertain Male
Age 15-40
from Portland, Oregon


Victim Details

Dec 16, 2013

May 24, 2023

8099

88-1252

Adult

15

40

13997

64 inches

160 lbs

Uncertain

Uncertain

Male

Months

1947

1973

1987

1988

May 26, 1988

Portland

Oregon

Multnomah County

1

, , ,

Black

Black, straight

Unknown

Unknown

  • Accessories: Bic lighter in left front jeans pocket; Benson and Hedges brand cigarettes in right shirt pocket.
  • Clothing: Levi brand front zipper blue denim jeans; size 34-36 Fruit of the Loom brief-style underwear; long sleeved thermal underwear on top; olive drab colored waist length jacket
  • Clothing: Western style tooled leather belt, measures 41 inches
  • Footwear: Waffle soled ankle hig hiking boots with leather laces, "MADE IN SWITZERLAND". Inside is marked in felt pen "M61/2-2"; probable US size men's 7-8


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Case Description

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The body of a short, fairly stout male was found floating in the Willamette River on May 26, 1988
Date Found: 1988-05-26

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP11878

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (1)

    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.

    77%Possible
    Darold Stryffeler
    Darold Stryffeler
    MP21056 • Missing since Jul 19, 1986 from Gaston, Oregon
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 15–40 vs 20 when missing
    Location 97%23 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'6"
    Weight 90%160 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black

    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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