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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 50-60
from Reno, Nevada


Victim Details

Jun 16, 2008

Apr 20, 2024

3576

0205-88

Adult - Pre 60

50

60

6512

67 inches

154 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

Weeks

1927

1938

1987

1988

Feb 29, 1988

Reno

Nevada

Washoe County

1

3186

Reno Police Department

Reno

Nevada

Washoe County

455 East 2nd Street, , Reno, Nevada

7753342175

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.renopd.com/

0288-3499

White

White, approximately 2.25 inches in length

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: Blue denim jacket with white fleece Plaid, black and gray jacket Red, Blue and tan sport coat with label "Jewels gilette mens wear" Blue jeans Brown sweater (no label) Brown and Orange plaid shirt "mervins mens collection" Brown cowboy boots (brand Natrona) 2 pais of
  • Footwear: Brown "Nacoma" cowboy boots


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Case Description

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Decedent was discovered fully clad, decomposed, and with no signs of trauma on the ground in a small canyon area.
Date Found: 1988-02-29

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP2114

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (5)

    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
    Gerald Layne
    Gerald Layne
    MP61535 • Missing since Jan 6, 1961 from Reno, Nevada
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 27 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 96%154 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Allan Crewe
    Allan Crewe
    MP97040 • Missing since Jun 4, 1969 from Pyramid Lake, Nevada
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%39 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Roy Frisch
    Roy Frisch
    MP27248 • Missing since Mar 22, 1934 from Reno, Nevada
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 54 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 96%154 lb vs 175–180 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Noel Davis
    Noel Davis
    MP24522 • Missing since Nov 1, 1915 from Reno, Nevada
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 72 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–6'0"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    78%Possible
    Leo Mispagel
    Leo Mispagel
    MP58502 • Missing since Jun 7, 1986 from Reno, Nevada
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 57 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'7" vs 5'11"
    Weight 74%154 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 40%Gray 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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