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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 55-75
from Portland, Oregon


Victim Details

Feb 21, 2013

May 24, 2023

44946

87-2666

Adult - Pre 80

55

75

13978

70 inches

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

Months

1912

1932

1987

Nov 15, 1987

Portland

Oregon

Multnomah County

1

, , ,

dark brown-black with a modest sprinkling of gray

Unknown

Unknown

  • Accessories: Golf ball; several small rocks; metal cylinder; analog watch without band; blue plastic child's toy; silver L-shaped metal piece
  • Clothing: Brown/black/red/blue hound's tooth polyester slacks; blue over white long sleeved T-shirt, size 38-40 (M), with logo "COME ALONG" on back and "ABC" on front.
  • Footwear: Black-soled shoe, size 10D


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Case Description

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A full set of skeletal remains were discovered at the Rivergate industrial area, in North Portland. The skeleton appeared to be that of an elderly male, and was most probably transient.
Date Found: 1987-11-15

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP11007

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (3)

    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.

    78%Possible
    Arthur Chapman
    Arthur Chapman
    MP19222 • Missing since Jul 20, 1987 from Kalama, Washington
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 68
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%36 mi away
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    76%Possible
    Anton Zurfluh
    Anton Zurfluh
    MP12917 • Missing since Mar 5, 1983 from Scio, Oregon
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 77 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%56 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    75%Possible
    Robert Plumb
    Robert Plumb
    MP105857 • Missing since Jun 3, 1984 from Unknown, Oregon
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 55 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'10" vs 5'7"

    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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