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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 35-45
from , Nevada


Victim Details

Aug 12, 2011

Aug 24, 2021

15327

87-02074

Adult - Pre 50

35

45

24216

68 inches

135 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 18, 1987

Nevada

Clark County

1

11077

Clark County Office of the Coroner/ Medical Examiner

Las Vegas

Nevada

Clark County

1704 Pinto Lane, , Las Vegas, Nevada

7024553210

County

Coroner

http://www.clarkcountynv.gov/coroner/Pages/default.aspx

87-02074

Oct 18, 1987

Brown

Dark brown with slight graying around the temples 14 inches long

  • Scar/mark: Left thoracotomy scar, 17 inches long, commencing at the left sternal border and extends laterally and posteriorly to the interscapluar area of the back. There was a 4" scar on the base of the left side of the neck, above and roughly parallel to the clavicle. There were two small apparent drain scars present in the left lateral chest.
  • Tattoo: Right upper arm had a very faint and very crude tattoo consisting of a series of dots that had a roughly oval shape measuring 2" high and 1.5" wide, with no specific pattern.…

  • Clothing: Blue jeans


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Case Description

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The decedent was found floating in the Colorado River in Laughlin, Nevada. The decedent was reportedly seen periodically in the Laughlin area and was believed to be a transient.
Date Found: 1987-10-18

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP9102

    • 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.

    85%Strong
    Robert Arcaris
    Robert Arcaris
    MP21376 • Missing since Oct 12, 1987 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 36
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 days after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    Robert Elder
    Robert Elder
    MP22423 • Missing since Sep 5, 1986 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 89%135 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    83%Moderate
    Pavel Kocsis
    Pavel Kocsis
    MP19580 • Missing since Oct 17, 1982 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 91%Est. 35–45 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Donald Cowan
    Donald Cowan
    MP28352 • Missing since Dec 21, 1982 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 79%135 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Gordon Miklethun
    Gordon Miklethun
    MP23095 • Missing since Jan 19, 1986 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 80%135 lb vs 170–180 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    81%Moderate
    Carroll Streich
    Carroll Streich
    MP38374 • Missing since Jun 1, 1972 from Nellis AFB, Nevada
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 59%135 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Smith Jr.
    John Smith Jr.
    MP73643 • Missing since Nov 13, 1972 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 89%135 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Thomas Roberts
    Thomas Roberts
    MP12938 • Missing since Jul 10, 1969 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 90%135 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    79%Possible
    John Oleary
    John Oleary
    MP163109 • Missing since Jan 1, 1933 from Boulder City, Nevada
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 55 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 73%135 lb vs 180–200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Scott Petersen
    Scott Petersen
    MP29842 • Missing since Nov 4, 1987 from Las Vegas, Nevada
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 35
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 0%5'8" vs 6'4"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 150–250 lb

    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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